English is an active language, and also a dull language.

英语既是活的语言，也是枯燥无味的语言。

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Traditionally, irony is seen as a figure of speech, an ornament added onto a dull language to make it more amusing, incisive.

传统上一般将反语看作是一种修辞手段，即对平淡无奇的语言进行修饰，使它变得风趣、犀利。

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I tried hard to teach her my sign language, but she was dull and inattentive.

于是我努力教她我的“手势语言”，但是她总是反应迟钝，心不在焉。

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