tedium

noun

UK/ˈtiː.di.əm/
US/ˈtiː.di.əm/

Definitions of tedium noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    the state of being tedious or monotonous; boredom.

    长时间的单调乏味;无聊。

    • The tedium of the long flight made me long for the destination.

      长途飞行的单调乏味让我渴望抵达目的地。

    • The tedium of the long meeting made the attendees feel drowsy.

      冗长会议的单调乏味让与会者感到昏昏欲睡。

    • The tedium of the repetitive daily tasks made her seek new challenges.

      重复日常工作的单调乏味让她寻求新的挑战。