dullness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈdʌl.nəs/ us/ˈdʌl.nəs/
(NOT BRIGHT)
阴沉,暗淡,无光
the fact of not being bright or shiny
The dullness of the cloudy sky and the increasing wind made us decide to turn back. 阴沉的天空和越来越大的风让我们决定折返。
Skin affected by dehydration can fall victim to dullness, flakiness, and even fine lines and wrinkles. 受脱水影响的皮肤会变暗淡、起皮,甚至出现细纹和皱折。
See: dull
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- Her cheeks began to fill out and the hollows by her collar bone were less noticeable, but the dullness in her blue eyes persisted.
- Lack of these nutrients can stunt hair growth and lead to dullness or even hair loss.
- Dullness of the skin is one of the signs of ageing.