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 English
pallother
=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.

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