pall
🇬🇧 UK/pɒ:l/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A dark cloth draped over a coffin; something that creates a gloomy or oppressive atmosphere
棺罩;阴暗的气氛
v.
To become less interesting or appealing over time; to lose its attraction
变得乏味,失去吸引力
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishpallother
=pall
Common Collocations
- 1.dark pall阴暗的笼罩
- 2.pall of smoke烟雾笼罩
Example Sentences
- 1.
A dark pall of smoke hung over the city after the industrial accident.
- 2.
The sad news cast a pall over what should have been a joyful celebration.
- 3.
As the years passed, his enthusiasm began to pall and fade away.