boring

• 形容某事物没有意思、不令人感兴趣或无法引起兴奋；也形容人单调乏味、令人厌烦。

Describes something that is not interesting or exciting; dull.

1. Lacking interestA2formal

   So lacking in interest or excitement that it causes mental weariness or tedium.

   无聊的

   • The lecture was so boring that half the class fell asleep.
   • He found the documentary boring and switched off the TV.
   • The meeting was a boring repetition of the same points.

   同义词drearydrydullhumdrummonotonousstaletedioustiresomeuninterestingwearisome

   反义词captivatingcompellingengagingentertainingexcitingfascinatinggrippinginterestingstimulatingthrilling

• 名词，指钻孔或钻洞的过程或动作，尤指在地下钻井以开采石油、天然气等资源。

A noun referring to the process or act of drilling a hole, especially into the earth to extract resources such as oil or gas.

不可数

1. Drilling processB2formaltechnical

   The act or process of making a hole, especially in the earth, using a drill or boring tool.

   钻孔

   • The boring of the tunnel took several months to complete.
   • Precision boring is essential for creating accurate engine cylinders.
   • The construction crew started the boring for the foundation piles.

   同义词drillingperforation

2. Oil or gas extractionB2formaltechnical

   The act of drilling a hole into the earth's surface to explore or extract natural resources like petroleum or natural gas.

   钻井

   • The company began boring for oil in the offshore field.
   • Deep-sea boring requires advanced technology and safety measures.
   • The team completed the boring and discovered a significant gas reserve.

   同义词drilling

• 动词，表示使某人感到无聊或厌烦；也表示用工具钻孔或打洞。

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel uninterested or weary, or to make a hole by drilling.

不规则动词

1. Cause to be boredB1formal

   To make someone feel weary or uninterested because of tediousness or lack of stimulation.

   使厌烦

   • The long lecture bored the students.
   • He bored his friends with endless stories about his trip.
   • The repetitive task bored her after a while.

   同义词fatiguejadetireweary

   反义词amusecaptivateengageentertainexcitefascinateinterestintrigue

2. Make a holeB1formal

   To create a hole in something using a tool, such as a drill or a pointed instrument.

   钻孔

   • The carpenter bored a hole in the wood for the screw.
   • They bored through the rock to build the tunnel.
   • He bored a small hole in the wall to hang the picture.

   同义词burrdrillperforatepiercepunctureream

   反义词fillplugsealstop