Definitions
n. a darker skin colour caused by exposure to the sun
晒成的棕褐肤色
v. to become or make skin darker through exposure to sunlight
晒成棕褐色
adj. having a light brown colour
棕黄色的；浅褐色的
Example
His summer tan had faded by the middle of winter.
到了隆冬，他夏天晒出的棕褐肤色已经褪去。
Although a tan is sometimes considered attractive, prolonged exposure to sunlight increases the risk of skin damage.
虽然晒成棕褐色有时被认为很有吸引力，但长时间日晒会增加皮肤受损的风险。
Collocations
- get a tan
- a deep tan
- tan leather
Word family
- tanned (adj.)
- tanning (n.)
Usage tip
tan不只指晒黑；作形容词也可描述鞋包的浅褐色。
FAQ
- What does tan mean?
- a darker skin colour caused by exposure to the sun to become or make skin darker through exposure to sunlight having a light brown colour
- How is tan pronounced?
- UK /tæn/, US /tæn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
