wan

• 形容人的面色苍白、虚弱或疲惫，常因生病或耗损所致。

Describes a person's appearance as pale, weak, or tired, often due to illness or exhaustion.

1. Dim or feeble lightB2formal

   Lacking in intensity or brightness; appearing pale or weak in illumination.

   暗淡的

   • The wan light of the moon barely illuminated the path.
   • A wan glow came from the dying embers of the fire.
   • The room was lit only by the wan light of a single candle.

   同义词dimdullfaintfeeblepalepallidwateryweak

   反义词brightbrilliantglowingintenseluminousradiantstrongvivid

2. Pale and unwellB2formal

   Abnormally pale in color, often suggesting physical or emotional distress.

   苍白憔悴

   • She looked wan after her long illness.
   • His face was wan and drawn from lack of sleep.
   • The patient's wan complexion worried the doctors.

   同义词ashencolorlessdrawnghastlyhaggardpalepallidpastypeakysallowsickly

   反义词flushedglowinghealthyrosyruddy

3. Lacking vitalityB2formal

   Showing a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or strength, often due to weariness or unhappiness.

   无生气的

   • He gave a wan smile, unable to hide his exhaustion.
   • Her wan expression revealed her deep disappointment.
   • The team's performance was wan and uninspired.

   同义词enervatedfeeblelanguidlanguorouslistlesspallidspiritlesstiredweakweary

   反义词animateddynamicenergeticlivelyspiritedvigorous

• 古旧或过时的动词，意为变得苍白、虚弱或减少；失去颜色或生命力。

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to become pale, weak, or diminished; to lose color or vitality.

1. Become pale or sicklyC1formal

   To lose color or vitality, appearing pale or weak.

   变得苍白

   • His face wanned after the long illness.
   • She wanned visibly under the harsh fluorescent lights.
   • The patient's skin wanned as the fever progressed.

   同义词blanchetiolatefadepalewhiten

   反义词bloomflushglowredden