pale
UK/peil/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
Light in colour; having little colour, especially due to illness, shock, or fear.
苍白的，暗淡的
v.
To become or turn pale; to seem less impressive or important by comparison.
变苍白；相形失色
n.
Paleness; pallor; a boundary or enclosed area.
苍白；界限，范围
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpaleother
=pale
Common Collocations
- 1.pale color淡色
- 2.pale complexion苍白的脸色
- 3.pale light暗淡的光线
Example Sentences
- 1.
His pale complexion suggested he had been ill recently.
- 2.
The pale light of dawn filtered through the forest canopy.
- 3.
Her contributions paled in comparison to those of her predecessor.