banality
UK/bə'nælɪtɪ/US/bә'næliti/
B2
Definitions
n.
The quality of being dull and unoriginal; a trite or commonplace remark.
平庸，陈腐；陈词滥调。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbanalbar, barrier; ban, prohibition
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-ityrelating to, having the nature of
=banality
Abstract noun of banal: the quality of being commonplace, or a banal remark. The phrase 'the banality of evil' (Hannah Arendt) made it famous. See banal for the origin.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The speech was full of banalities about teamwork.
- 2.
She was struck by the sheer banality of his excuses.