boilerplate

noun

UK/ˈbɔɪ.lə.pleɪt/
US/ˈbɔɪ.lɚ.pleɪt/

Definitions of boilerplate noun

standard(標準)

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    Standardized text that can be copied and reused in legal documents or computer programs with minor modifications.

    (法律文件或電腦程式中)可稍作修改即重複使用的標準範本;制式條款

    • This contract includes a lot of common boilerplate clauses.

      這份合約包含了許多常見的制式條款。

    • Programmers often use boilerplate code to speed up the development process.

      程式設計師通常使用制式代碼來加快開發進程。

    • The software includes predefined boilerplate templates for quickly creating new documents.

      該軟體包含預先定義的制式範本,用於快速創建新文件。

ordinary(普通)

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A way of writing or thinking that lacks originality and creativity; uninspired and formulaic.

    老生常談;陳腔濫調

    • The dialogue in the movie was full of boilerplate and lacked originality.

      這部電影的對話充滿了陳腔濫調,缺乏原創性。

    • His speech was boilerplate and did not engage the audience.

      他的演講陳腔濫調,沒有吸引到觀眾。

    • She refused to use boilerplate responses, insisting on expressing her genuine thoughts.

      她拒絕使用陳腔濫調的回應,堅持表達自己真實的想法。