| 单词 | lackluster |
| 释义 | lackluster (once / 8775 pages) adj Lackluster is a compound adjective that means what it sounds like: if something is lackluster it lacks luster; in other words, it is without brilliance, shine, or vitality. Think dull. Shakespeare gave us the compound lackluster, first using the term in his play As You Like It. In 2:7, the character Jacques says, "And then he drew a dial from his poke, And, looking on it with lack-lustre eye..." Since Shakespeare first coined this word, it has been used to describe anything "blah"; lackluster sales would worry shop owners and a lackluster prom dress might help you blend in with the wallpaper. WORD FAMILYlackluster: lacklusterly USAGE EXAMPLESBrodbeck said this competition, as well as bigger players like The Washington Post, in the District contributed to the lackluster advertising support. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) On Friday, 2016 will add yet another lackluster comedy to its collection. Washington Post(Dec 07, 2016) One problem: the aggregate record for the eight teams picked to play is now a lackluster 38-65-1. The Guardian(Dec 15, 2016) 1adj lacking brilliance or vitality a dull lackluster life Syn lacklustre, lusterless, lustreless dull lacking in liveliness or animation 2adj lacking luster or shine staring with lackluster eyes Syn lacklustre, lusterless, lustreless dull emitting or reflecting very little light |
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