mundane

英 [mʌnˈdeɪn]

美 [mʌnˈdeɪn]

adj.  单调的; 平凡的

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Collins.1 / BNC.9659 / COCA.8820

牛津词典

adj.

• 单调的；平凡的
  not interesting or exciting
  1. a mundane task/job
     平凡的任务 / 职业
  2. I lead a pretty mundane existence.
     我过着相当平淡的生活。
  3. On a more mundane level, can we talk about the timetable for next week?
     说点儿实际的吧，我们能谈谈下周的时间安排吗？

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 普通的;平凡的;单调的
  Something that ismundaneis very ordinary and not at all interesting or unusual.
  1. Be willing to do even mundane tasks.
     即使平凡的工作也乐意承担。
  2. ...the mundane realities of life.
     平淡的现实生活
  3. You can refer to mundane things asthe mundane
     . 平凡的事;平淡的事;俗务
  4. It's an attitude that turns the mundane into something rather more interesting and exciting.
     这种态度会将平淡的事情变得更加有趣而令人激动。

双语例句

• But those dazzling statistics mask an often more mundane reality.
  但这些耀眼的统计数字掩饰了一个通常不那么出色的现实。
• Marriage is like a very mundane small business in which you are co-partners and co-employees.
  婚姻就像一个非常世俗的小企业，你和你的丈夫既是联合雇主又是联合雇员。
• Don't overlook some of the more mundane items, such as books and sports equipment.
  也别忽视那些看起来更家常的物品，比如书籍和运动器材。
• I love the way a good flirtation can enliven the most mundane situation
  恰到好处的打情骂俏能够使最平淡无奇的时刻变得生动有趣起来，我很喜欢这种感觉。
• A paint finish can transform something everyday and mundane into something more elaborate.
  油漆罩面能够使普通而平凡的东西看上去更加精致。
• That seems to be one of the loudest things I can say with really subtle, mundane moments.
  这似乎是我能通过那些细微且平淡的瞬间，讲出的最响亮的话。
• Pay attention and you'll discover incredible opportunities in even the most mundane circumstances.
  关注了你会发现，即使在最平凡的情况下也有令人难以置信的机会。
• Be willing to do even mundane tasks.
  即使平凡的工作也乐意承担。
• Do not let mundane problems and personality habits hinder you from remembering your true self.
  不要让世俗问题或个人习惯阻碍自己回归真我！
• I see clearly the distinction between the poor doctrine of mundane science and our sacred, all-embracing teaching.
  我可以将社会科学的贫乏理论和我们神圣的无所不包的教理分辨得一清二楚。