stultify
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/ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/
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/ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/
to make someone feel very bored and unable to think creatively
The repetitive tasks at the factory seemed to stultify the workers' minds, leaving them with no energy for innovation.
工厂里的重复性任务似乎使工人们的头脑变得迟钝,使他们没有精力进行创新。