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The flashcard defines "dullness" as the quality of being not interesting or exciting, not bright or shiny, or characterized by low activity (e.g., in trade). It can also refer to a lack of sharpness in a blade or a low level of intelligence.

The flashcard defines "dullness" as the quality of being not interesting or exciting, not bright or shiny, or characterized by low activity (e.g., in trade). It can also refer to a lack of sharpness in a blade or a low level of intelligence.

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dulldull1 /dʌl/ ●●○ S3 adjective (comparative duller, superlative dullest)
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1boring not interesting or exciting:  Life is never dull when Elizabeth is here. a dull movie It sounded pretty dull to me. The weekly meeting tends to be deadly dull (=very dull). Last week we had a hurricane. Never a dull moment running a hotel in the Caribbean (=it’s always interesting or exciting). see thesaurus at
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RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say boring rather than dull:· a long, boring film
2colour/light not bright or shiny:  The bird is dull brown and gray in colour. Her eyes were dull with dark shadows beneath them. the dull afternoon light3weather not bright and with lots of clouds:  Outside the weather was hazy and dull. a dull sky4pain a dull pain is not severe but does not stop OPP  sharp:  a dull ache in her lower back The pain was dull but persistent.5sound not clear or loud:  The gates shut with a dull thud.6knife/blade not sharp SYN  blunt7not intelligent old-fashioned not able to think quickly or understand things easily SYN  stupid:  If you don’t understand then you’re duller than I thought.8trade if business on the Stock Exchange is dull, few people are buying and selling OPP  briskdully adverb:  ‘Well Michael?’ he said dully. Her stomach ached dully.dullness noun [uncountable]
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dullness

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迟钝(73%),单调(18%),不清楚(9%)
n.迟钝,钝度

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