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平庸
píng yōng
Meaning
- mediocre
- indifferent
Definition
平凡普通，没有突出之处。
Mediocre, ordinary, unremarkable.
Usage
常用于形容人的才能、表现、作品等缺乏特色或出众之处，带有轻微的贬义。
Often used to describe a person's talent, performance, or work that lacks distinction or excellence, with a mildly derogatory tone.
Examples
- 1 他的一生过于平庸，没有任何成就。(His life was too mediocre, without any achievements.)
- 2 这部电影情节平庸，毫无新意。(The plot of this movie is mediocre and lacks originality.)
- 3 不要满足于平庸的成绩，要努力追求卓越。(Don't be satisfied with mediocre results; strive for excellence.)
- 4 他在公司里表现平庸，没有得到晋升。(His performance at the company was mediocre, and he didn't get promoted.)
- 5 平庸的设计无法吸引消费者的注意。(Mediocre designs can't attract consumers' attention.)
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