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dull
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
duller; dullest
duller; dullest
Learner's definition of DULL
1
: not exciting or interesting : boring乏味的；无趣的；无聊的
- a dull lecture/speaker乏味的讲课/演说者
- There's never a dull moment in our house. [=our house is always very busy or exciting]我们家就没有沉闷的时候。
2
: having an edge or point that is not sharp钝的
- a dull [=blunt] knife一把钝刀
- a dull pencil一支钝了的铅笔
3
of a sound : not clear and loud（声音）沉闷的
- the dull roar of the crowd人群中低沉的嘈杂声
- He heard a dull [=muffled] thud.他听到一声闷雷。
4
of pain : constant but not sharp or severe隐隐作痛的
- She complained of a dull ache/pain in her knee.她抱怨说膝盖隐隐作痛。
5
: not shiny暗淡的
- The paint has a dull finish.这幅画最后经过消光处理
- The dog had no appetite and its eyes were dull.那只狗没有胃口，两眼暗淡无神。
6
: not sunny : having a lot of clouds阴沉的；阴云密布的
- a dull winter sky阴沉的冬日天空
7
: slightly grayish or dark : not bright灰暗的；不明亮的
- a dull light一束暗光
- The sky was a dull blue.天空呈一片暗蓝色。
8
old-fashioned : stupid or slow in understanding something迟钝的；愚钝的
- a dull student一名愚钝的学生
9
: not having a lot of business or financial activity不景气的；冷清的
- a dull [=slow, sluggish] market冷清的市场
(as) dull as dishwater
(as) dull as ditchwater
— dullness
noun [noncount]- I couldn't get past the dullness of the book's topic.这本书主题枯燥乏味，我实在无法消受。
— dully
adverb- He sat staring dully into the distance.他坐着，呆呆地凝视着远方。
2 dull /ˈdʌl/ verb
dulls; dulled; dulling
2 dull
/ˈdʌl/
verb
dulls; dulled; dulling
Learner's definition of DULL
: to become dull or to make (something) dull（使）变暗淡，减轻，迟钝: such as
a : to become or cause (something) to become less clear, distinct, bright, or shiny（使）变模糊，变暗淡
[+ object]
- Fog dulled the morning sunlight.晨曦掩盖在雾气中。
- Special earplugs dulled the sound of the chain saw.特制的耳塞降低了链锯的噪声。
[no object]
- His hair dulled as he aged.他年事渐高，头发失去了光泽。
- The dog's eyes dulled as he got sick.他生病了，狗也黯然神伤。
b [+ object] : to make (something, such as a feeling) less sharp, strong, or severe减轻；缓解
- She takes medicine to dull the pain.她服药以缓解疼痛。
- Fear dulled his need for adventure.恐惧动摇了他冒险的念头。
- (formal) Her mind was dulled by the medication.药物治疗导致她头脑迟钝。
c : to become or cause (something, such as a knife or blade) to become less sharp（使刀或刀片等）变钝
[+ object]
- The knife was dulled from use.这把刀已经用钝了。
[no object]
- The blade should be replaced as soon as it dulls.刀片钝了就应该马上更换。
8
a
: slow in perception or sensibility : insensible
b
: lacking zest (see zest sense 2) or vivacity : listless
Example Sentences
Adjective the dull roar of the crowd the dull knife just bounced off the skin of the tomato without cutting it Verb Fog dulled the morning sunlight. Special earplugs dulled the sound of the chain saw. His hair dulled as he aged. The dog's eyes dulled as he got sick. She takes medicine to dull the pain. Fear dulled his need for adventure. The knife was dulled from use. The blade should be replaced as soon as it dulls. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Dan Zak, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 While some gender-neutral styles can seem dull, Primary offers unisex prints that are colorful and fun. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 Scrape off anything that falls onto your suit with a dull knife; with pb one never rubs the stain. Adam Morganstern, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2022 There’s not a dull shot in the entire movie, which is remarkable, considering how little actual action Heineman films — and most of that is done by drone, observed from behind computer screens. Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 What was a dull, greenish-brown grave marker is now a deep, rich bronze. Mykal Mceldowney, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022 At first glance, Miguel A. Gutierrez’s role at WellMed Medical Management Inc. seemed unremarkable — even a little dull. Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Aug. 2022 More people cut themselves with dull knives rather than sharp ones. Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Swap your flat pillows and dull sheets for these luxe picks instead. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 23 Aug. 2022 Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Record prices have also helped dull the pain felt by Shell and others such as BP PLC and Exxon Mobil Corp. from their decisions to pull back from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Francesca Fontana, WSJ, 29 July 2022 This is a set of very high quality, sturdy, knives that comes with a standalone magnetic base that won’t dull the blades. Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 The pain suffered by the Suns and their fans in the humiliating Game 7 loss to the Mavericks might eventually dull. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2022 Repetitive self-help themes can dull the senses, however. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2022 But by week two or three, the luster on these items may be starting to dull, thanks to little fingers, water spots, grease splatters and just plain old wear and tear. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 Resist the temptation of turning to drinking, drugs, overeating and other bad habits to dull the pain. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 June 2022 Like knives, the blade will dull over time; unlike knives, sharpening isn’t an option. Bon Appétit, 23 May 2022 See More
Adjective
The soaring office walls, stripped of Young’s bumptious archaeology (including his vertical herd of taxidermy), had been repainted in the dull buttercream of Capitol Hill bureaucracy. Dan Zak, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 While some gender-neutral styles can seem dull, Primary offers unisex prints that are colorful and fun. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 Scrape off anything that falls onto your suit with a dull knife; with pb one never rubs the stain. Adam Morganstern, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2022 There’s not a dull shot in the entire movie, which is remarkable, considering how little actual action Heineman films — and most of that is done by drone, observed from behind computer screens. Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 What was a dull, greenish-brown grave marker is now a deep, rich bronze. Mykal Mceldowney, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022 At first glance, Miguel A. Gutierrez’s role at WellMed Medical Management Inc. seemed unremarkable — even a little dull. Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Aug. 2022 More people cut themselves with dull knives rather than sharp ones. Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Swap your flat pillows and dull sheets for these luxe picks instead. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 23 Aug. 2022 Verb
Storing knives in wood blocks is more likely to dull your knives, and those knife blocks could also be a hotbed for yeast, mold and other germs. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Record prices have also helped dull the pain felt by Shell and others such as BP PLC and Exxon Mobil Corp. from their decisions to pull back from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Francesca Fontana, WSJ, 29 July 2022 This is a set of very high quality, sturdy, knives that comes with a standalone magnetic base that won’t dull the blades. Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 The pain suffered by the Suns and their fans in the humiliating Game 7 loss to the Mavericks might eventually dull. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2022 Repetitive self-help themes can dull the senses, however. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2022 But by week two or three, the luster on these items may be starting to dull, thanks to little fingers, water spots, grease splatters and just plain old wear and tear. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 Resist the temptation of turning to drinking, drugs, overeating and other bad habits to dull the pain. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 June 2022 Like knives, the blade will dull over time; unlike knives, sharpening isn’t an option. Bon Appétit, 23 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective and Verb
Middle English dul; akin to Old English dol foolish, Old Irish dall blind
First Known Use
Adjective
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 7
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of dull was in the 13th century Phrases Containing dull
adjective
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