pale
动词
定义 pale 动词
- Intransitive
When a person's face pales, it loses its usual color.
His face paled upon hearing the news, as if he was shocked.
Her face immediately paled when she saw the wound on her ankle.
His face paled when he was sick, and he appeared very weak.
形容词
定义 pale 形容词
- B2
Describing a person's face or skin that has less color than usual, often due to illness, fright, or natural complexion.
She looks pale; she probably needs to rest a bit.
Although she is healthy, she has a naturally pale skin.
After the long flight, his face looked quite pale.
- A2
A pale light or color that is not bright or strong.
The room was filled with a soft, pale yellow light.
She wore a dress in a pale shade of green.
The painting is in pale shades of pink.
成语
- pale into insignificance
To appear unimportant or trivial when compared to something else.
• My past accomplishments pale into insignificance compared to the award she received.
- pale in comparison
to appear much less significant or substantial when contrasted with something or someone else
• I thought my challenges were significant, but they pale in comparison to your achievements.