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monotonous

🇬🇧 UK/məˈnɔtənəs/🇺🇸 US/mә'nɒtәnәs/
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Definitions

adj.

Tediously repetitive and lacking in variety; having an unvarying tone or pitch

单调乏味的;缺乏变化的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
monwarn, remind, advise
+
oconnector
+
tonsound, tone
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=monotonous

Common Collocations

  • 1.monotonous routine单调的日常
  • 2.monotonous sound单调的声音
  • 3.monotonous job无聊的工作

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The work was [monotonous] and repetitive, causing boredom.

  • 2.

    [Monotonous] weather with gray skies lasted for weeks.

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