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leaden

UK //ˈled.ən//US //ˈled.ən//

词源

源自中古英语 leden,与古英语 lēad(铅)相关,词尾-en表示“由...制成”或“具有...特性”。

adjective

❶ 形容物体像铅一样沉重或颜色灰暗,也比喻动作迟缓或情绪低落。

“The sky was leaden with heavy clouds before the storm.”

(暴风雨前,天空因厚重的云层而显得灰暗。)

“She walked with leaden steps after hearing the bad news.”

(听到坏消息后,她的步伐沉重而缓慢。)

同义词:heavy, dull, gray, sluggish, oppressive

常见短语

leaden sky — 形容天空因乌云密布而显得灰暗阴沉,常用于描写天气或氛围。

“The leaden sky suggested that rain was imminent.”

(灰暗的天空预示着即将下雨。)

leaden feet — 比喻因疲惫、悲伤等导致脚步沉重难以移动的状态。

“After the marathon, he dragged his leaden feet to the car.”

(马拉松赛后,他拖着沉重的双腿走向车子。)