(每日一词）humdrum

humdrum /ˈhʌm.drʌm/ n./adj. 枯燥的; 平淡无聊的; 单调乏味的

Meaning: boring because it is always the same

1) 词源: hum 连续低沉的声音

2) 词源: drum 鼓

e.g. My job has become rather humdrum. 我的工作变得相当枯燥。

e.g. He wanted to escape his humdrum life. 他想摆脱单调的生活。

常见搭配: 

● humdrum life 平淡乏味的生活

He dreamed of adventure beyond his humdrum life.  他梦想着去经历冒险，逃离他那平淡乏味的生活。

● humdrum routine 单调的日常

She wanted a break from her humdrum routine. 她想从单调乏味的日常生活中暂时休息一下。

● humdrum existence 枯燥的人生

He feared a lifetime of humdrum existence.  他害怕自己会过上一辈子平淡无聊的生活。

● humdrum job 枯燥的工作

He quit his humdrum job to travel the world. 他辞掉了那份枯燥乏味的工作，去环游世界。