dull
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/dʌl/
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/dʌl/
boring and not fun
The movie was dull and made me sleepy.
这部电影很无聊,让我昏昏欲睡。
not shiny or bright
The old coin looked dull and dirty.
那枚旧硬币看起来暗淡无光且肮脏。
cloudy and not sunny
It was a dull day with no sun.
那是个阴天,没有太阳。
not loud or clear
We heard a dull sound from far away.
我们听到远处传来沉闷的声音。
a pain that is not sharp but keeps hurting
She had a dull headache all day.
她一整天都有隐隐作痛的头疼。
slow to learn or understand
The dull student needed extra help.
那个迟钝的学生需要额外的帮助。
not busy; slow
Business was dull during the winter.
冬季生意清淡。
to make pain or feeling less strong
Medicine can dull the pain.
药物可以减轻疼痛。
to make someone less smart or active
Too much TV can dull your mind.
看太多电视会让你的思维变得迟钝。
to become less bright or sharp
The knife will dull if you don't sharpen it.
如果你不磨刀,刀会变钝。