stodgy

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英文释义

s. heavy and starchy and hard to digest
s. excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull

中文翻译

a. 易吃饱的, 塞满的, 平凡的, 庸俗的, 步履艰难的

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stodgy 没有明显的词根词缀,但可以联想到“stodge”这个词,意为“沉闷或厚重的食物”,形容某物让人感到沉重或乏味。

例句

1. The meeting was so stodgy that I struggled to stay awake.
这个会议太沉闷了,我很难保持清醒。
2. I prefer light and fresh dishes, not the stodgy ones that weigh me down.
我更喜欢清淡新鲜的菜肴,而不是那些让我感到沉重的食物。
3. His stodgy writing style made it hard for readers to stay engaged.
他沉闷的写作风格让读者很难保持兴趣。

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