Mundane
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定义
mundane: 世俗的、平凡的
The ring he bought me for our wedding was rather mundane. 他给我买的订婚戒指非常一般。
示例
- "Rather than simply ignore his mundane request that the Casual Dress Day be changed, I have decided, instead, to grant him his wish."
练习 1
In the following phrase, "Rather than simply ignore his mundane request that the Casual Dress Day be changed", what is a synonym of the word "mundane"?
In the following phrase, "Rather than simply ignore his mundane request that the Casual Dress Day be changed", what is a synonym of the word "mundane"?
"Snobby" is not a synonym for "mundane". "Snobby" is characteristic behaviour of someone who considers others inferior and ignores them.
In this context, "worldly" is not a synonym for "mundane". "Mundane" can refer to matters that pertain to this world (as opposed to heaven), for example: The god Zeus was more interested in more mundane affairs.
"Stupid" is not a synonym for "mundane".
"Mundane" means "banal" or "insignificant". Often it is used in a pejorative way, as in Bruno's email.
练习 2
Choose all the statements that match Susie's description of Philip.
Be careful, there may be more than one correct choice!
Be careful, there may be more than one correct choice!
Choose all the statements that match Susie's description of Philip.
Be careful, there may be more than one correct choice!
Be careful, there may be more than one correct choice!
Susie accuses Philip of watching "soap operas", which are romantic television programs often shown during the day. Susie makes no comments regarding Philip's affinity for the opera.
This is one of Susie's criticisms of Philip. Her statement that Philip secretly goes home at 7 o'clock to eat candy and watch television indicates that Philip is actually boring and domestic despite his posturing and constant flirtation. Something "mundane" is routine and uninteresting.
Susie actually says that Philip goes home every night to feed his many cats. She never expresses that Philip dislikes cats in any way. Anyone who hates cats is a monster!
Susie claims that Philip is repugnant, which means that he is a disgusting character. However, this doesn't indicate that Philip has a physical deformity!
This is one of Susie's criticisms of Philip. Her statement that Philip treats "women like objects" is a clear indication that Susie considers Philip to be sexist.
Susie accuses Philip of watching "soap operas", which are romantic television programs often shown during the day. Susie makes no comments regarding Philip's physical cleanliness.
练习 3
Choose all the statements that match Susie's description of Philip.
There may be more than one correct choice!
There may be more than one correct choice!
Choose all the statements that match Susie's description of Philip.
There may be more than one correct choice!
There may be more than one correct choice!
Susie accuses Philip of watching "soap operas", which are romantic television programs often shown during the day. Susie makes no comments regarding Philip's affinity for the opera.
This is one of Susie's criticisms of Philip. Her statement that Philip secretly goes home at 7 o'clock to eat candy and watch television indicates that Philip is actually boring and domestic despite his posturing and constant flirtation. Something "mundane" is routine and uninteresting.
Susie actually says that Philip goes home every night to feed his many cats. She never expresses that Philip dislikes cats in any way. Anyone who hates cats is a monster!
Susie claims that Philip is repugnant, which means that he is a disgusting character. However, this doesn't indicate that Philip has a physical deformity!
This is one of Susie's criticisms of Philip. Her statement that Philip treats "women like objects" is a clear indication that Susie considers Philip to be sexist.
练习 4
What does Sam think of the meal so far?
What does Sam think of the meal so far?
Clarence comes to the table to ask how Bruno and Sam are enjoying their meal. Sam replies enthusiastically that it is "simply scrumptious". If a food is "scrumptious" it is tasty or delicious.
Sam tells Clarence that his meal is simply scrumptious, meaning that it is delicious. This term is unrelated to how salty or sweet the meal is.
When Sam tells Clarence that his meal is "scrumptious", he is in fact telling Clarence that he is happy with its taste.
The term Sam uses, "scrumptious", refers to the tastiness of the meal. He isn't expressing that his meal is dull or mundane, but rather that it is delicious.
The term Sam uses, "scrumptious", refers to the tastiness of the meal. He isn't expressing that his meal very big, but rather that it is delicious.
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