humdrum

🇬🇧 UK/ˈhʌmdrʌm/🇺🇸 US/'hʌmdrʌm/

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Definitions

adj.

Lacking variety or excitement; dull and monotonous.

单调乏味的；平淡无奇的

n.

The quality or state of being dull and lacking variety.

单调；乏味

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

humdrumother

=humdrum

Common Collocations

1.humdrum life单调的生活
2.humdrum routine单调乏味的日常
3.humdrum existence平凡的存在

Example Sentences

1.
His humdrum job at the factory left him feeling uninspired and bored.
2.
Every day followed the same humdrum schedule with no surprises.

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