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light-skinned

UK/'laɪt-skɪnd/US/'laɪtsk'ɪnd/

Definitions

adj.

Having pale or fair skin

浅肤色的;皮肤白皙的

Root Breakdown

Native English
lightlight, brightness; not heavy
+
skinroot
+
-edpast tense / completed
=light-skinned

light (pale color) + skin + -ed = having light-colored skin.

Root light still carries 58 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Light-skinned people sunburn more easily in strong sunlight.

  • 2.

    The portrait shows a light-skinned young woman in a blue dress.

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