staleness
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/ˈsteɪlnəs/
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/ˈsteɪlnəs/
not fresh, with a bad taste or smell
The staleness of the milk made it undrinkable.
牛奶的过期使其变得不可饮用。
something that is boring because it has been done or said too many times
The meeting's staleness was relieved by a sudden burst of laughter.
会议的乏味因一阵突如其来的笑声而得到缓解。