pall

• 多义词：指突然的忧郁或恐惧感；覆盖棺材的布；或用作帷幕、窗帘的布。

A noun with multiple meanings: a sudden feeling of gloom or dread; a cloth covering a coffin; or a piece of fabric used as a curtain or blind.

1. Sudden numbing dreadC1formal

   A heavy, oppressive, or gloomy feeling that suddenly descends upon a person or situation.

   压抑感

   • A pall of silence fell over the room after the announcement.
   • The news cast a pall over the entire celebration.
   • A sudden pall of dread gripped her as she entered the dark house.

   同义词clouddampergloomshadowshroudveil

   反义词brightnesscheerfulnessrelief

2. Burial garmentC2formal

   A cloth, often made of heavy material, used to wrap a corpse for burial.

   裹尸布

   • The body was wrapped in a simple linen pall.
   • The pall was embroidered with gold thread for the king's funeral.
   • They placed the pall over the coffin before the ceremony.

   同义词cereclothshroud

3. Hanging cloth as a blindC2formalbritish

   A piece of heavy cloth hung over a window or opening to block light or provide privacy.

   帘幕

   • The old house had velvet palls covering the tall windows.
   • She drew the pall aside to let in the morning light.
   • A dark pall hung over the window, casting the room into shadow.

   同义词blindcurtaindrapedraperyhangingscreenshadeveil

• 动词，指某事物随时间推移变得不再有趣、吸引人或令人愉快，逐渐失去使人满足或愉悦的能力。

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming less interesting, appealing, or enjoyable over time; to lose its power to please or satisfy.

1. C1formal

   To become less interesting or attractive over time, often due to familiarity or repetition.

   变得乏味

   • The novelty of the job began to pall after a few months.
   • Even the most exciting experiences can pall with repetition.
   • The constant rain began to pall on the tourists.

   同义词borecloyjadesatesatiatetireweary

   反义词captivateengageexcitefascinateinterest

2. Cause surfeit or become tiresomeC2formal

   To become boring, insipid, or tiresome, especially after initial enjoyment or due to excess.

   令人腻烦

   • The rich food began to pall on the guests after the third course.
   • His constant jokes started to pall on his colleagues.
   • The endless lectures palled on the students.

   同义词borecloyjadesatiatetireweary

   反义词captivateenthrallexciteintereststimulate

3. Lose strength or effectivenessC2formal

   To lose strength, effectiveness, or sparkle; to become flat or dull.

   减弱

   • The wine began to pall after being opened for too long.
   • Her enthusiasm palled as the project dragged on.
   • The conversation palled and they fell silent.

   同义词declinediminishdulldwindleebbfadeflagslackenwaneweaken

   反义词energizeexciteintensifyrevivestimulate