Definition
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。