英语词汇“pale”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adjective the pale wood of the table The walls were painted a pale blue. She has a pale complexion. Her illness had left her pale and weak. She grew pale with fright. Are you feeling well? You look pale. the pale light of dawn See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But the real winner is likely Craig’s summer vacation outfits, done in pale pastels and with jaunty neck kerchiefs that may actually be an emulatable style.

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The pale blue walls and large crystal chandeliers of the ballroom set a stately tone for the soirée as attendees excitedly explored the famed New York mansion.

Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 To nail the look, lose the pink sash and dye this white Regency dress a pretty pale blue with Rit DyeMore.

Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 9 Sep. 2022 The fishermen arranged the pale pink chunks on a plastic plate and devoured them raw.

Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 While visiting Malta with Prince Philip in 1951, the monarch wore a pale purple, beaded gown and fur stole, accessorizing with elbow-length white gloves and plenty of diamonds.

Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Illinois residents are being asked for something different: Look for the insect — pale purplish with flashes of orange on its hind wings — and take a picture so experts can confirm its identity.

Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The human rights lawyer channeled the Art Deco era in an icy pale blue gown with sequins arranged in a classic chevron pattern.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 Seated on a red couch in front of a pale peach colored background, the artist uses large fields of warm reds in the background and a soft treatment of the figure to produce a romantic depiction of the former first lady.

Adrienne L. Childs, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022

Noun

While Mayor Daley said that the new developments would include plenty of affordable housing for residents to return to the neighborhood, the 15,000 promised family units in the city overall pale in comparison to the city’s actual need.

Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Aug. 2021 Clark's sermon, which was roundly condemned as derogatory and beyond-the-pale for a religious sermon.

Matthew Brown, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2021 In contrast, the store carries just a half-dozen pale ales.

Kate Bernot, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 In contrast, the store carries just a half-dozen pale ales.

Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Nicholas Hoult, the beloved crown prince of playing pale and sniveling little freaks, has been cast as one of literature’s most notorious little freaks of all: the bug-eating Renfield, Dracula’s familiar.

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2021 Minogue's Rosé is an elegant pale pink with aromas of pink grapefruit, watermelon and lemon blossom.

Linda Marx, PEOPLE.com, 14 June 2022 The chain’s potential pitfalls at home pale in comparison with those abroad, though.

Spencer Jakab, WSJ, 25 Mar. 2022 So here James sits sipping a gin and tonic at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills, her pale-lavender nails clashing playfully against her black leather jacket, discussing the show that’s launched her career into the stratosphere.

Amy Nicholson, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2022

Verb

The Transit Connect sold 41,598 units in the U.S. in 2019, but managed to move just 26,112 in 2021; both of these figures pale in comparison to the full-size Transit, which racked up over 130,000 sales in both 2019 and 2020.

Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2022 The breads also pale in comparison to the role models at Rasika in Penn Quarter, with the exception of the flaky parota, similar to paratha but thicker and richer.

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 This year’s complaints pale in comparison to last year’s, however, when one episode drew a record 25,000 complaints after couple Teddy Soares and Faye Winter had an intense argument, with most of the complaints about Winter’s behavior.

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 July 2022 For many people, the potential side effects pale in comparison to the chance at stopping their psoriasis from progressing.

Kate Watson, Allure, 4 July 2022 Those various special effects pale beside the most important one, Michael Giacchino’s score.

Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2022 But those pale in comparison to what Republicans have done in Texas, Georgia, potentially in Florida.

David Morgan, CBS News, 9 May 2022 But these pale in comparison to what Russia has undertaken over the past month.

Shay Khatiri, The Week, 26 Mar. 2022 But those numbers pale in comparison to the haul by Saudi Aramco.

Julia Horowitz, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English pale, paal, palle, borrowed from Anglo-French pale, palle, paille (also continental Old French), borrowed (with loss of unstressed -id-) from Latin pallidus "pale, colorless," formed with the adjective suffix -idus from the same base as pallēre "to be pale or bloodless, have a pale color," pallor "paleness of complexion, loss of color" — more at fallow entry 1

Verb (1)

Middle English palen, borrowed from Anglo-French palir (continental Old French palir, paloïr), going back (with conjugation change) to Latin pallēscere "to grow pale, turn a pale color," inchoative derivative of pallēre "to be pale or bloodless, have a pale color" — more at fallow entry 1

Noun and Verb (2)

Middle English, from Anglo-French pel, pal stake, from Latin palus — more at pole

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Verb (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	pale
释义	pale 1 of 5 adjective ˈpāl paler; palest 1 a : deficient in color or intensity of color : pallid a pale complexion b(1) : having color of reduced saturation (see saturation sense 4a) a pale pink (2) : light in color especially relative to others of its kind pale beers 2 : not bright or brilliant : dim a pale sun shining through the fog 3 : feeble, faint a pale imitation palely ˈpāl-lē adverb paleness ˈpāl-nəs noun palish ˈpā-lish adjective pale 2 of 5 verb (1) paled; paling intransitive verb : to become pale transitive verb : to make pale pale 3 of 5 noun 1 : an area or the limits within which one is privileged or protected (as from censure) conduct that was beyond the pale 2 a : a space or field having bounds : enclosure The cattle were led into the pale. b : a territory or district within certain bounds or under a particular jurisdiction British culture survived even within the Roman pale. 3 a : one of the stakes of a palisade b : picket sense 1 4 : a perpendicular stripe on a heraldic shield 5 archaic : palisade, paling pale 4 of 5 verb (2) paled; paling transitive verb : to enclose with pales : fence pale- 5 of 5 combining form see paleo- Synonyms Adjective dull dulled faded light pastel washed-out washy Verb (1) blanch bleach blench decolorize dull fade snow wash out whiten See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective the pale wood of the table The walls were painted a pale blue. She has a pale complexion. Her illness had left her pale and weak. She grew pale with fright. Are you feeling well? You look pale. the pale light of dawn See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective But the real winner is likely Craig’s summer vacation outfits, done in pale pastels and with jaunty neck kerchiefs that may actually be an emulatable style. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The pale blue walls and large crystal chandeliers of the ballroom set a stately tone for the soirée as attendees excitedly explored the famed New York mansion. Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 To nail the look, lose the pink sash and dye this white Regency dress a pretty pale blue with Rit DyeMore. Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 9 Sep. 2022 The fishermen arranged the pale pink chunks on a plastic plate and devoured them raw. Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 While visiting Malta with Prince Philip in 1951, the monarch wore a pale purple, beaded gown and fur stole, accessorizing with elbow-length white gloves and plenty of diamonds. Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Illinois residents are being asked for something different: Look for the insect — pale purplish with flashes of orange on its hind wings — and take a picture so experts can confirm its identity. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The human rights lawyer channeled the Art Deco era in an icy pale blue gown with sequins arranged in a classic chevron pattern. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 Seated on a red couch in front of a pale peach colored background, the artist uses large fields of warm reds in the background and a soft treatment of the figure to produce a romantic depiction of the former first lady. Adrienne L. Childs, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Noun While Mayor Daley said that the new developments would include plenty of affordable housing for residents to return to the neighborhood, the 15,000 promised family units in the city overall pale in comparison to the city’s actual need. Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Aug. 2021 Clark's sermon, which was roundly condemned as derogatory and beyond-the-pale for a religious sermon. Matthew Brown, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2021 In contrast, the store carries just a half-dozen pale ales. Kate Bernot, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 In contrast, the store carries just a half-dozen pale ales. Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Nicholas Hoult, the beloved crown prince of playing pale and sniveling little freaks, has been cast as one of literature’s most notorious little freaks of all: the bug-eating Renfield, Dracula’s familiar. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2021 Minogue's Rosé is an elegant pale pink with aromas of pink grapefruit, watermelon and lemon blossom. Linda Marx, PEOPLE.com, 14 June 2022 The chain’s potential pitfalls at home pale in comparison with those abroad, though. Spencer Jakab, WSJ, 25 Mar. 2022 So here James sits sipping a gin and tonic at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills, her pale-lavender nails clashing playfully against her black leather jacket, discussing the show that’s launched her career into the stratosphere. Amy Nicholson, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2022 Verb The Transit Connect sold 41,598 units in the U.S. in 2019, but managed to move just 26,112 in 2021; both of these figures pale in comparison to the full-size Transit, which racked up over 130,000 sales in both 2019 and 2020. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2022 The breads also pale in comparison to the role models at Rasika in Penn Quarter, with the exception of the flaky parota, similar to paratha but thicker and richer. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 This year’s complaints pale in comparison to last year’s, however, when one episode drew a record 25,000 complaints after couple Teddy Soares and Faye Winter had an intense argument, with most of the complaints about Winter’s behavior. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 July 2022 For many people, the potential side effects pale in comparison to the chance at stopping their psoriasis from progressing. Kate Watson, Allure, 4 July 2022 Those various special effects pale beside the most important one, Michael Giacchino’s score. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2022 But those pale in comparison to what Republicans have done in Texas, Georgia, potentially in Florida. David Morgan, CBS News, 9 May 2022 But these pale in comparison to what Russia has undertaken over the past month. Shay Khatiri, The Week, 26 Mar. 2022 But those numbers pale in comparison to the haul by Saudi Aramco. Julia Horowitz, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English pale, paal, palle, borrowed from Anglo-French pale, palle, paille (also continental Old French), borrowed (with loss of unstressed -id-) from Latin pallidus "pale, colorless," formed with the adjective suffix -idus from the same base as pallēre "to be pale or bloodless, have a pale color," pallor "paleness of complexion, loss of color" — more at fallow entry 1 Verb (1) Middle English palen, borrowed from Anglo-French palir (continental Old French palir, paloïr), going back (with conjugation change) to Latin pallēscere "to grow pale, turn a pale color," inchoative derivative of pallēre "to be pale or bloodless, have a pale color" — more at fallow entry 1 Noun and Verb (2) Middle English, from Anglo-French pel, pal stake, from Latin palus — more at pole First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Noun 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5 Verb (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing pale beyond the pale pale imitation pale by comparison pale ale pale into insignificance pale in/by comparison to/with India pale ale beyond the pale pale imitation pale by comparison pale ale pale into insignificance pale in/by comparison to/with India pale ale See More Kids Definition pale 1 of 2 adjective ˈpāl paler; palest 1 : having very light skin 2 : having a lighter skin color than normal because of sickness or fear 3 : not bright or brilliant a pale star 4 : light in color or shade pale pink pale 2 of 2 verb paled; paling 1 : to lose color She paled when the wound was described to her. 2 : to make or become less adequate, impressive, or intense My science project paled in comparison to those of the other students. Medical Definition pale adjective ˈpā(ə)l paler; palest : deficient in color or intensity of color a pale face pale 1 of 3 adjective 1 as in faded lacking intensity of color we chose a very pale pink for the walls of the room Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance faded light dull dulled faint pastel white washed-out washy gray neutral dim lusterless grey bleached matte colorless lackluster muddy dirty blanched whitened indistinct washed unstained mat achromatic flat unpainted uncolored matt undyed Antonyms & Near Antonyms dark rich deep bright vivid brilliant colored vibrant gay stained tinted tinged painted colorful chromatic dyed variegated rainbow garish gaudy prismatic multicolored loud showy flashy varicolored polychromatic polychrome motley splashy See More 2 as in pallid lacking a healthy skin color after a week with the flu, she was deathly pale and noticeably thinner Synonyms & Similar Words pallid paled ashen pasty ashy wan blanched doughy cadaverous white mealy livid sallow sick lurid sickly waxen waxy peaked anemic whitened untanned sallowish bloodless white-faced whey-faced Antonyms & Near Antonyms red ruddy rosy sanguine florid glowing pink blooming flush rubicund blushing flushed full-blooded See More 3 as in vague not seen or understood clearly a pale outline off in the distance proved to be someone out for a walk Synonyms & Similar Words vague faint hazy dark fuzzy blurry indistinct opaque dim shadowy misty murky bleary indistinguishable nebulous foggy obscure dusky undefined blear gauzy unclear indefinite undetermined gloomy invisible impalpable inappreciable mysterious indiscernible intangible indecipherable inexplicable incomprehensible puzzling hieroglyphic hieroglyphical obfuscatory Antonyms & Near Antonyms clear plain definite obvious bright pellucid distinct evident strong certain sure firm See More pale 2 of 3 verb as in to bleach to make white or whiter by removing color the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt Synonyms & Similar Words bleach fade dull brighten blench dim blanch whiten snow decolorize matte wash out lighten silver frost matt mat whitewash etiolate Antonyms & Near Antonyms darken deepen shade marble blotch speck striate streak pigment blacken pattern tinge tint stripe discolor speckle tarnish embrown polychrome color spot stain paint daub dapple fleck mottle dye splotch shine variegate polish tincture burnish checker See More pale 3 of 3 noun as in paling Synonyms & Similar Words paling wall barrier fence hedge let embarrassment interference hindrance barricade obstruction deterrent impediment encumbrance obstacle hurdle stumbling block inhibition bar trammel handicap clog hobble stop chain roadblock block crimp fetter curb shackle(s) restraint rampart drag snag cushion dam manacle fender bulwark bumper constraint buffer pad Antonyms & Near Antonyms door doorway entrance gate entry portal entranceway entryway pass gap break See More
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