| 释义 |
pal·lid
\ˈpalə̇d\ adjective
Etymology: Latin pallidus — more at pale
: deficient in color: as
a. : lacking the normal amount of color : wan — used especially of the human countenance in illness
< a pallid liverish face >
b. : lacking in brightness or intensity : pale — used of a color or a colored object
< a pallid sky >
c. : lacking sparkle or liveliness : dull
< a pallid entertainment >
< pallid writings >
• pal·lid·ly adverb
• pal·lid·ness noun -es |