pale adj. ⇨pale1 (a pale face)⇨pale2 (pale colours)pale1
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a pale face苍白的脸pale colours淡淡的颜色pale ♦︎ white ♦︎ grey ♦︎ sallow ♦︎ ashen ♦︎ wanThese words all describe skin that is whiter than other people's or whiter than usual.这些词均表示肤色白皙的、苍白的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆pale / white / grey / ashen with anger, fear, shock, pain, etc.◆a pale / a white / a grey / a sallow / an ashen / a wan face◆pale / white / sallow / ashen cheeks◆pale / white / grey / sallow skin◆a pale / white / sallow complexion◆to look pale / white / grey / sallow / ashen / wan◆to turn pale / white / grey◆to go pale / white / ashen◆very pale / white / grey■pale (oftendisapproving) (of a person or their face) having skin that is whiter than other people's, or whiter than usual because of illness or strong emotion(人或面孔)白皙的,苍白的◆She was deathly pale and very thin.她面无血色,骨瘦如柴。◆His face went pale with anger.他气得脸煞白。ⓘ Pale often has a negative meaning, but it does not have to. * pale常含负面意义,但也并非总是如此◆She was tall, dark and pale, and very beautiful.她身材高挑,头发乌黑,皮肤白皙,非常漂亮。■whitevery pale, usually because of strong emotion(通常因强烈的情绪)脸色煞白的◆She went as white as a sheet when she heard the news.她听到这个消息后脸色变得煞白。■grey (especially BrE) (NAmE usuallygray) (disapproving) pale and dull because of illness or tiredness(因生病或疲劳)苍白的◆The next morning she looked very grey and hollow-eyed.第二天早上她脸色苍白,眼窝深陷。■sallowˈsæləʊ; NAmEˈsæloʊpale with a slightly yellow colour that does not look healthy(脸色)蜡黄的◆a sallow complexion / face蜡黄的面色/脸◆The rosy bloom of her face had faded, leaving her sallow and drawn.她脸上的红润退去了,现在的她脸色蜡黄,神情憔悴。■ashen (written) very pale because of illness or fear(因病或恐惧)面色苍白的,没有血色的◆His face was ashen and wet with sweat.他面如土色,汗如雨下。■wanwɒn; NAmEwɑːn (written) looking pale, weak and tired苍白无力的;憔悴的◆his grey, wan face他那苍白憔悴的面容◆She gave me a wan smile(= showing no energy or enthusiasm).她勉强向我微微一笑。▸wanly
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◆He smiled wanly.他惨然一笑。pale2
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a pale face苍白的脸pale colours淡淡的颜色pale ♦︎ light ♦︎ soft ♦︎ dull ♦︎ pastel ♦︎ subtle ♦︎ dusky ♦︎ neutral ♦︎ coolThese words all describe light or a colour which is not bright or strong.这些词均表示昏暗的、不鲜艳的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a pale / light / soft / dull / pastel / subtle / neutral / cool colour◆a pale / light / soft / dull / pastel / subtle / neutral / cool shade◆pale / light / soft / pastel / subtle / neutral tones◆pale / light / soft / dull / pastel / subtle / dusky pink◆pale / light / soft / dull / pastel / subtle / cool green◆pale / light / soft / dull / dusky red◆pale / light / soft / dull / pastel / cool blue◆pale / light / soft / dull / cool grey◆pale / light / soft / dull brown / yellow◆pale / light / dull / dusky orange◆a pale / soft / dull / dusky light◆a pale / soft / dull glow◆a pale / dull sky◆pale / light / soft / cool blue eyes◆sth is pale / light / neutral in colour■pale(of a colour or light) containing a lot of white浅色的;暗淡的◆The bedroom walls are pale green.卧室的墙壁是淡绿色。◆The rooftops and chimneys stood out against the pale sky.在昏暗的天色映衬下,屋顶和烟囱清晰可见。◆The flowers were pale and wilted.花都枯萎失色了。OPPdark,deep ⇨ dark2■lightpale in colour浅色的;淡色的◆He's got light blue eyes.他有一双浅蓝色的眼睛。◆Lighter shades suit you best.较浅的颜色最适合你。◆People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours.肤色白皙的人应当避免穿浅色衣服。OPPdark ⇨ dark2NOTE辨析 Pale or light?When describing colours you can use either word.形容颜色时,这两个词可以通用◆pale / light blue / green / yellow / orange / red / pink / purple / grey / brown浅蓝色;浅绿色;浅黄色;浅橙色;浅红色;浅粉红色;浅紫色;浅灰色;浅棕色◆pale / light colours / shades / tones淡淡的颜色/色彩/色调Pale is also used to describe a kind of light that contains a lot of white, especially when it is not very bright. * pale还可形容光线昏暗◆a pale light / glow / sky昏暗的光线/光/天色◆a light light/glow/sky■soft[usually before noun] not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes柔和的;悦目的◆a colour scheme of soft pink and cream柔和的粉红色和奶油色的组合◆the soft glow of candlelight柔和的烛光OPPharsh ⇨ strong3■dullnot bright or shiny不明亮的;不鲜艳的;无光泽的◆The blood stained the grass a dull red colour.鲜血把草染成了暗红色。◆The fire died down to a dull glow.火焰逐渐变弱,只剩些许暗淡的光。OPPbright ⇨ bright■pastel ˈpæstl; NAmEpæˈstel [only before noun] having a pale delicate colour颜色淡雅的◆The white walls were repainted in pastel shades.白色的墙壁被重新漆成淡雅的色调。▸pastel
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[countable] ◆The whole house was painted in soft pastels.整座房屋都漆成了柔和淡雅的色彩。■subtleˈsʌtl [usually before noun] (approving) (of colours) not too bright or noticeable, in a way that is attractive(颜色)不刺眼的,淡雅的◆Her paintings are characterized by sweeping brush strokes and subtle colours.她的画特点是奔放的笔锋和淡雅的色彩。■dusky [usually before noun] (literary) dark or soft in colour(颜色)暗的,柔和的◆The setting sun tinged the sky with a dusky orange.落日把天空染成了柔和的橙色。■neutralˈnjuːtrəl; NAmEˈnuːtrəl(of colours) not very bright or strong, such as grey or light brown(颜色)素淡的,不鲜艳的(如灰色或浅棕色)◆a neutral colour scheme浅色系组合◆Neutral tones will give the room a feeling of space.浅色调能给房间营造空间感。■cool (usuallyapproving) (of colours) making you feel pleasantly cool(颜色)使人感到凉爽的;冷色的◆a room painted in cool greens and blues用冷色调的绿色和蓝色油漆过的房间OPPwarm ⇨ dark2
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