dull
pronunciation
UK [dʌl]
US [dʌl]
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- adj.
- 钝的
- 迟钝的
- 呆滞的
- 阴暗的
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- v.
- 缓和
- 减轻
- 使阴暗
Word Origin
dull 沉闷的
PIE*dheu, 烟尘,烟雾,词源同dust, deaf, dumb.
Example
- 1. The chairman leavened the dull meeting with a few jokes .
- 主席讲了几个笑话来活跃沉闷的会议。
- 2. And life would be very dull without it .
- 而且没了它,我的生活会很枯燥。
- 3. Such monochrome types are dull and lack balance .
- 这类人都极其无聊乏味,缺乏生活与工作的平衡。
- 4. Is there no alternative to this dull drip-drip of austerity ?
- 没有别的方案可以代替这种单调的涓滴式财政紧缩吗?
- 5. Sure just prolong the dull ache of loneliness instead .
- 当然,相反的只是延长这种孤独的沉钝的痛。
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