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suffusion

UK/sə'fjʊʒən/US/sә'fju:ʒәn/
C2

Definitions

n.

The gradual spreading of light, colour, or feeling over a surface

弥漫,晕染,遍布

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
suf-under, below
+
fusflow; pour
+
-ionact, process, state
=suffusion

The noun of suffuse: a soft, gradual spreading of light or colour across something.

Root flu still carries 61 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.suffusion of light光芒弥漫
  • 2.suffusion of color色彩晕染

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A faint suffusion of pink spread across her cheeks.

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