dull
例子
The dull glow of the candle barely lit the room.
蜡烛的暗淡光芒几乎无法照亮房间。
02
钝的, 不锋利的
(of an object or surface) lacking a sharp or pointed edge, making it unsuitable for cutting, piercing, etc.
例子
The dull knife struggled to slice through the bread.
钝的刀子很难切开面包。
例子
His artwork used a palette of dull earth tones, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
他的艺术作品使用了暗淡的土色调色板，唤起了怀旧感。
例子
He felt dull when struggling to grasp the complex concepts in class.
当他在课堂上努力理解复杂概念时，他感到迟钝。
05
阴暗的, 阴沉的
(of weather or sky) overcast, cloudy, or lacking brightness
例子
The sky was dull and overcast, casting a gray pall over the landscape.
天空阴沉且多云，给风景蒙上了一层灰色的面纱。
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
性质形容词
最高级
dullest
比较级
duller
可分级
例子
The dull presentation failed to engage the audience.
枯燥的演讲未能吸引观众。
07
钝的, 轻微的
(of pain) not sharp or intense
例子
The dull pain in his back was manageable, unlike the sharp aches he had experienced before.
他背上的隐痛是可以忍受的，不像他以前经历的剧烈疼痛。
例子
The dull market made it hard for investors to find good opportunities.
低迷的市场让投资者很难找到好机会。
例子
Her dull hearing made it difficult for her to follow the conversation.
她迟钝的听力使她难以跟上谈话。
to dull
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
dull
第三人称单数
dulls
现在分词
dulling
一般过去时
dulled
过去分词
dulled
例子
The once-bright silverware began to dull after years of regular use.
曾经光亮的银器在多年定期使用后开始变暗。
例子
The excitement of the new show began to dull after a few episodes.
新节目的兴奋感在几集之后开始淡化。
例子
The thick walls dulled the sound of the construction outside.
厚厚的墙壁减弱了外面施工的声音。
例子
Time dulled the pain of her loss, making it easier to cope.
时间冲淡了她失去的痛苦，使其更容易应对。
例子
The constant use dulled the blade of his kitchen knife.
不断的使用钝化了他厨房刀的刀刃。
例子
Over time, the knife will dull if not properly maintained.
随着时间的推移，如果维护不当，刀会变钝。
