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bland

/blænd/

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1 · adjective

lacking a strong flavor or character

味道清淡的；乏味的

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The soup tasted bland until she added herbs and lemon.
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她加了香草和柠檬后，这汤才不再寡淡。
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Pronunciation: /blænd/

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