Mere was something different about her. Whether because of the bright light or because she had powdered her face, it was much paler than usual, and this pallor masked much of her fierceness.

• 她今天也异样，不知是电灯照的，还是擦了粉，脸上比平日白了许多； 脸上白了些，就掩去好多她的凶气。