pigmentation

IPA/ˌpɪɡmenˈteɪʃn/
KK[pˌɪɡməntˈeʃən]IPA/ˌpɪɡmenˈteɪʃn/

pigmentation — noun

1. the shade that a creature's skin, fur, or leaves naturally have, which comes fro

1.名詞B2
釋義

the shade that a creature's skin, fur, or leaves naturally have, which comes from the pigment inside their cells

例句

The disease caused patches of lighter pigmentation on Chidi's arms and face.

patches of lighter pigmentation — uneven colour change

The doctor explained that sun exposure can change the pigmentation of a person's skin.

change the pigmentation of + [body part]

同義詞
  • colouring

    less technical than pigmentation; used for hair, eyes, and food as well as skin

  • complexion

    refers only to the colour and condition of facial skin, not to hair or plants

  • colouration

    more general term used for animals, plants, and minerals; slightly more formal

反義詞

文法句型

pigmentation + of [body part / living thing]

adjective + pigmentation

用法筆記

Pigmentation is an uncountable noun; it is modified by an adjective (e.g. 'dark pigmentation', 'uneven pigmentation') rather than used with 'a' or 'an'.

常見錯誤

❌She has a dark pigmentation.
✅She has dark skin pigmentation.
💡pigmentation is an uncountable noun and cannot follow 'a' or 'an'.
❌Pigmentation is the same as pigment.
✅Pigmentation refers to the colour produced by pigment; pigment is the substance itself.
💡the two words describe different things: pigment is the material, pigmentation is the resulting colour.