dulled

• 形容某物变得不那么锋利、不那么强烈、不那么鲜明或反应不那么灵敏。

Describes something that has become less sharp, intense, vivid, or sensitive.

1. Less sharp or intenseB2formal

   Having lost its sharpness, brightness, or intensity.

   变钝的

   • The knife's blade was dulled from years of use.
   • Her senses were dulled by the medication.
   • The colors of the painting had dulled over time.

   同义词blunteddeadeneddimmedfadedmutedsubdued

   反义词acutebrightintensekeensharpvivid

2. Reduced in sensitivity or feelingB2formal

   Having a decreased ability to feel or perceive.

   迟钝的

   • His emotions felt dulled after the traumatic event.
   • The constant noise dulled her hearing.
   • The pain was dulled by the anesthetic.

   同义词benumbeddeadenedinsensible

   反义词acutesensitive

3. Made less interesting or excitingB2informal

   Having lost its excitement, interest, or appeal.

   变得乏味的

   • The party was dulled by the lack of music.
   • His enthusiasm was dulled by the repetitive tasks.
   • The film's impact was dulled by its predictable plot.

   同义词blandblunteddeadenedmutedstalesubduedtiredvapid

   反义词captivatingengagingenthrallingexcitinginterestinglivelyrivetingstimulatingthrillingvivid

• 动词，指使某物的锋利度、强度或鲜明度减弱，或变得不那么活跃、敏感。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less sharp, intense, or vivid, or to become less active or sensitive.

1. Make less sharpB2formal

   To make something less sharp or less intense.

   使变钝

   • Constant use dulled the blade of the knife.
   • The repeated impact dulled the chisel's edge.
   • Time dulls even the sharpest memories.

   同义词bluntdampendeadenlessenmitigatereducetemperweaken

   反义词accentuateedgehoneintensifypointsharpenstrengthenwhet

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less bright, loud, or strong.

   减弱

   • The thick curtains dulled the sunlight in the room.
   • The medication dulled the pain in his knee.
   • The fog dulled the sound of the traffic.

   同义词alleviatebluntdampendeadendiminishlessenmitigatemufflemutereducesoftensubduetemper

   反义词amplifybrightenheightenintensifysharpenstrengthen

3. Make less interestingB2informal

   To make something less exciting or stimulating.

   使乏味

   • The long lecture dulled the students' attention.
   • Repetitive tasks can dull your enthusiasm for work.
   • The gray weather dulled the mood of the party.

   同义词bluntboredampendeadenstiflesubduetireweary

   反义词enlivenexciteintereststimulate