ashen

• 形容颜色像灰烬，通常为淡灰色；也形容人因震惊、恐惧或生病而脸色非常苍白。

Describes something that is the color of ash, typically pale gray, or a face that is very pale due to shock, fear, or illness.

1. Pale from illness or emotionB2formal

   Having a pale, grayish complexion, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

   苍白的

   • His face was ashen after hearing the tragic news.
   • She looked ashen and weak after the long illness.
   • The witness turned ashen when describing the accident.

   同义词bloodlessghastlygraylividpalepallidsallowwanwhite

   反义词bloomingflushedhealthyredrosyruddy

2. Made of ash woodC1formal

   Constructed or made from the wood of the ash tree.

   白蜡木制的

   • The carpenter crafted a beautiful ashen table.
   • He used ashen planks for the flooring.
   • The antique chair was made of solid ashen wood.

   同义词ash