stodgy
US /ˈstɑː.dʒi/
UK /ˈstɒdʒ.i/
形容詞
1.
守舊的, 沉悶的, 乏味的
heavy, dull, or old-fashioned
範例:
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The company's image was seen as stodgy and resistant to change.
這家公司的形象被認為是守舊且抵制變革的。
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His writing style is a bit stodgy, making it hard to read.
他的寫作風格有點沉悶，讀起來很費勁。
2.
油膩的, 不易消化的
(of food) heavy, filling, and not easily digested
範例:
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The pudding was a bit stodgy, but tasty.
布丁有點黏糊糊的，但很好吃。
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I prefer lighter meals; stodgy food makes me feel sluggish.
我更喜歡清淡的飯菜；油膩的食物讓我感到遲鈍。