jaded
/ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈjā-dəd/ (ame, mw)
jaded — 形容詞
- jadedpositive
- more jadedcomparative
- most jadedsuperlative
1. no longer excited or impressed after being surrounded by the same kind of experi
厭倦的
因同類經驗太多而不再覺得新鮮或興奮
no longer excited or impressed after being surrounded by the same kind of experience for too long
After ten years on tour, the singer sounded jaded in every interview.
巡演十年後，那名歌手在每次訪談裡都顯得很厭倦。
sound jaded after repeated public attention
By the third awards dinner, Hamza was jaded by the same polite speeches.
到了第三場頒獎晚宴時，Hamza 已經對那些千篇一律的客套致詞感到厭倦了。
The investors seemed jaded after hearing another startup promise instant profits.
那些投資人聽到又一家新創公司保證能立刻獲利後，顯得很厭倦。
Years of luxury travel had left Christopher jaded and hard to impress.
多年的奢華旅行讓 Christopher 變得厭倦，也很難再被打動。
- bored
the everyday word, without the strong idea of repeated exposure
- blasé
suggests cool indifference, often in stylish or social settings
- world-weary
heavier and sadder, shaped by long disappointment
- unimpressed
focuses on the reaction to one thing rather than a long build-up
- eager
still ready to respond with fresh interest
- enthusiastic
shows active excitement rather than dull reaction
文法句型
be jaded by repeated praise
sound jaded in interviews
用法筆記
Often used for people who have had repeated success, luxury, or excitement, so new versions no longer move them.
常見錯誤
2. less able to enjoy food because too many similar flavours have made your sense o
味覺麻木
因反覆吃相似味道而不再享受食物
less able to enjoy food because too many similar flavours have made your sense of taste dull
After a month of tasting truffle dishes, the critic's jaded palate wanted plain soup.
連續一個月試吃松露料理後，那位評論家的味覺已經麻木，只想喝清湯。
jaded palate — fixed phrase about overexposed taste
Even the chef said a jaded palate could not judge the sauce fairly.
連主廚都說，味覺一旦麻木，就無法公平判斷那道醬汁。
Saira's jaded palate preferred rice and pickles after the dessert festival.
甜點節結束後，Saira 的味覺已經麻木，只想吃白飯和醃菜。
Too many sweet cocktails had left Tomás with a jaded palate.
喝了太多甜雞尾酒後，Tomás 的味覺都麻木了。
文法句型
a jaded palate
have a jaded palate
用法筆記
Usually appears with palate and is most natural when talking about rich dishes, wine, or repeated tasting.
3. finding trips, shows, or other activities dull after doing similar things again
無新鮮感
對娛樂或刺激活動已不再覺得新奇
finding trips, shows, or other activities dull after doing similar things again and again
The jaded teens rolled their eyes at the theme park fireworks.
那些青少年對主題樂園的煙火早就沒有新鮮感，只是翻白眼。
jaded + people no longer excited by entertainment
After three summers at the same resort, Ada felt jaded about beach games.
在同一座度假村過了三個夏天後，Ada 對沙灘遊戲已經沒有新鮮感。
Minho's jaded friends wanted a quiet cafe instead of another escape room.
Minho 那群對密室逃脫早已沒有新鮮感的朋友，改想去安靜的咖啡館。
Years of backstage access had made the blogger jaded about celebrity events.
多年自由進出後台的經驗，讓那位部落客對名人活動完全沒有新鮮感。
文法句型
feel jaded about beach games
be jaded by celebrity events
用法筆記
Most often used when travel, shows, games, or celebrity events no longer feel exciting. Stronger than bored because repeated novelty is the cause.
常見錯誤
4. very tired because too much work or effort has used up your energy
累垮的
因長時間工作或操勞而精疲力盡
very tired because too much work or effort has used up your energy
After twelve hours at the factory, Femi looked jaded and pale.
在工廠待了十二小時後，Femi 看起來累垮又臉色發白。
look jaded after long work
The nurses were jaded after another night of emergency calls.
那群護理師在又一個滿是緊急呼叫的夜班後，全都累垮了。
Jabari walked in jaded and dropped his tools on the floor.
Jabari 走進門時已累垮，順手把工具丟在地板上。
Weeks of overtime had left the whole crew jaded by Friday.
連續幾週加班，讓整個工作團隊到了星期五都累垮了。
文法句型
look jaded after overtime
feel jaded from overwork
用法筆記
In this sense, jaded points to low physical energy after long work or strain. Distinguish from sense 1, which is about emotional dullness rather than exhaustion.