be green around the gills

相關詞: gill

成語

Definition

  1. To appear unwell and pale, often suggesting nausea or sickness.

    面色蒼白

    • He was green around the gills as soon as he saw the operating room.

      他一看到手術室就臉色蒼白。

    • The seasickness made him look green around the gills.

      暈船讓他看起來臉色蒼白。

    • She had too much to drink last night and looks green around the gills today.

      她昨晚喝多了,今天看起來臉色蒼白。