boringly

IPA/ˈbɔːrɪŋli/
IPA/ˈbɔːrɪŋli/

boringly — 副詞

1. with so little life or interest that other people start to lose attention.

1.副詞B2
釋義

乏味地

以單調無趣的方式

with so little life or interest that other people start to lose attention.

例句

The guide spoke so boringly that Christopher checked the time twice.

導覽員講得很乏味,Christopher 還低頭看了兩次時間。

so boringly that + listener reaction

Min's report on the budget went on boringly for half an hour.

Min 那份關於預算的報告乏味地講了半個鐘頭。

go on boringly for + period of time

同義詞
  • tediously

    stresses that the experience feels too long or repetitive

  • dully

    focuses on a lifeless or flat style

  • monotonously

    emphasises an unchanging voice, rhythm, or pattern

反義詞
  • engagingly

    shows that the speaker or writer holds people's interest

  • vividly

    suggests lively, detailed expression that creates a clear picture

文法句型

verb + boringly

speak boringly

tell something boringly

用法筆記

Often used to criticize the way someone speaks, writes, teaches, or tells a story rather than the topic itself. It usually suggests a flat tone, weak detail choice, or no sense of energy.

常見錯誤

The guide spoke boring.
The guide spoke boringly.
💡Use the adverb after an action verb when you describe how something is said.