boring
/ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
CEFR level A1Topic EmotionWord #134 in the learning path
无聊的；乏味的
Definitions
adj. Not interesting or exciting.
无聊的；乏味的
Example
The film was so boring that I fell asleep.
这部电影太无聊了，我都睡着了。
Students may find repetitive exercises boring unless teachers explain their purpose and introduce variety.
如果教师不解释练习的目的并增加变化，学生可能会觉得重复练习很乏味。
Collocations
- boring task
- boring lecture
- find something boring
Word family
- bore (v.)
- bored (adj.)
- boredom (n.)
- boringly (adv.)
Synonyms
- dull
- tedious
- uninteresting
Antonyms
- interesting
- exciting
Usage tip
boring指令人无聊；bored指人感到无聊。
FAQ
- What does boring mean?
- Not interesting or exciting.
- How is boring pronounced?
- UK /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/, US /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
