Tìm kiếm
dull
Example
The dull glow of the candle barely lit the room.
The dull light in the room made it hard to read.
02
cùn, mờ
(of an object or surface) lacking a sharp or pointed edge, making it unsuitable for cutting, piercing, etc.
Example
The dull knife struggled to slice through the bread.
She reached for a dull pencil to take notes in class.
Example
His artwork used a palette of dull earth tones, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
The carpet in the room was a dull beige, worn down from years of use.
Example
He felt dull when struggling to grasp the complex concepts in class.
The teacher was patient with the dull student, offering extra help.
05
u ám, mờ mịt
(of weather or sky) overcast, cloudy, or lacking brightness
Example
The sky was dull and overcast, casting a gray pall over the landscape.
The dull weather persisted throughout the day, with no sign of the sun breaking through the clouds.
Example
The dull presentation failed to engage the audience.
His dull demeanor made it difficult to have an engaging conversation with him.
07
nhẹ, ấm
(of pain) not sharp or intense
Example
The dull pain in his back was manageable, unlike the sharp aches he had experienced before.
The dull ache in his head made it hard to concentrate.
Example
The dull market made it hard for investors to find good opportunities.
Sales were dull this quarter, leading to concerns about the economy.
Example
Her dull hearing made it difficult for her to follow the conversation.
He noticed his vision was dull after spending too much time indoors.
to dull
Example
The once-bright silverware began to dull after years of regular use.
The vibrant paint started to dull due to prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Example
The excitement of the new show began to dull after a few episodes.
As the years went by, his passion for the hobby started to dull.
Example
The thick walls dulled the sound of the construction outside.
He tried to dull the echo in the hallway by placing rugs on the floor.
Example
Time dulled the pain of her loss, making it easier to cope.
The medication dulled his headache, bringing him some relief.
Example
The constant use dulled the blade of his kitchen knife.
The rough surface dulled the scissors after repeated use.
Example
Over time, the knife will dull if not properly maintained.
The blade dulled after repeated use, making it ineffective.
