단조로움이나 변화가 없어 지루한 상태
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine
예문:
"The sheer monotony of the assembly line work began to weigh on his mental health."
"We took a detour through the mountains to escape the monotony of the long highway drive."
"Adding colorful decorations helped break the monotony of the gray office walls."
소리나 어조에 변화가 없이 한결같음
Sameness of pitch or tone in a sound or utterance
예문:
"The professor's voice had a certain monotony that made it difficult for students to stay awake."
"He spoke with a flat monotony, showing no emotion even when discussing the tragedy."