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prosaic

/proʊˈzeɪɪk/

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1 · adj.

ordinary and lacking imagination or excitement

平淡无奇的

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The mystery had a prosaic explanation: a broken pipe.
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谜团的解释平淡无奇：一根水管坏了。
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Pronunciation: /proʊˈzeɪɪk/

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