Pall
01
a hanging piece of cloth used as a covering or screen, especially for a window or doorway
例子
The theater used thick velvet palls to darken the stage.
02
a cloth used to cover a coffin or the body of a deceased person
例子
Soldiers folded the national flag that had served as the pall.
03
a heavy, gloomy, or oppressive atmosphere
例子
The tragedy cast a pall over the entire town.
to pall
01
to lose attractiveness, freshness, or ability to excite
例子
The once-exciting show has begun to pall after so many seasons.
02
to envelop in gloom, silence, or obscurity
例子
Darkness palls the forest every evening.
03
to make something dull, flat, or less lively
例子
The novelty of the game soon palled after a few hours.
04
to cover with a cloth used to cover a coffin
例子
They palled the body before lowering it into the grave.
05
to make someone lose courage or confidence
例子
The sight of the enemy ranks palled the inexperienced soldiers.
