To turn ashen pale; to look utterly pale, especially from fear, shock, extreme weakness, or illness.
听到那个不幸的消息时，她吓得面无人色，差点晕过去。
When she heard the unfortunate news, she turned ashen pale with fear and almost fainted.
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During the Western Han Dynasty, the brave and skilled general Li Guang led his troops to resist the invasion of the northern Xiongnu.
He commanded 4,000 cavalrymen who were surrounded by the Xiongnu Left-Wing King with an army of 40,000. The soldiers were extremely terrified, each turning utterly pale with fear.
However, Li Guang remained calm and composed, giving clear commands. Ultimately, they broke through the encirclement and achieved victory.
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