stuffy

• 形容空气不流通、闷热的地方，也形容人古板、保守、拘谨或容易生气。

Describes a place that is lacking fresh air, or a person who is overly formal, conventional, or easily offended.

1. Lacking fresh airB1informal

   Describes a room or space that is poorly ventilated, warm, and has stale or unpleasant air.

   闷热的

   • The meeting room was so stuffy that I could barely concentrate.
   • Open the window; it's getting stuffy in here.
   • The old attic was dusty and stuffy.

   同义词airlessclosemuggystalestiflingsuffocatingunventilated

   反义词airybreezyfreshventilated

2. Excessively conventional and dullB2informal

   Describes a person, attitude, or environment that is overly formal, conservative, and lacking in imagination or fun.

   古板

   • His stuffy attitude made the party feel like a business meeting.
   • The museum had a stuffy, old-fashioned atmosphere.
   • Don't be so stuffy; let's try something new and exciting.

   同义词conservativefuddy-duddyold-fashionedpriggishprimpuritanicalstaidstrait-laced

   反义词funinformallivelyopenspontaneousunconventional

3. Blocked nasal sensationB1informalmedical

   Having a feeling of congestion or obstruction in the nose, often due to a cold or allergy.

   鼻塞

   • I have a stuffy nose from my allergies.
   • She felt stuffy and couldn't breathe properly.
   • Drinking hot tea helps when I feel stuffy.

   同义词blockedcloggedcongested

   反义词clear