1812, "dullness," from French platitude "flatness, vapidness" (late 17c.), from Old French plat "flat" (see plateau (n.)); formed on analogy of latitude, etc. Meaning "a flat, dull, or commonplace remark" is recorded from 1815. Related: Platitudinous. Hence platitudinarian (n.), 1855; platitudinize (1867).
中文解释
1. flat => platitude 就是那些平凡、平庸的话。
实用例句
1. The talk is no more than a platitude.
这番话无非是老生常谈.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2. It's no more than a platitude.
无非是老生常谈.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. His speech is full of platitude.
他的讲话充满了陈词滥调。
来自辞典例句
4. I am the champion of the platitude.
我是这种老生常谈的冠军.
来自辞典例句
5. 'someone must have told you that. You'd never think of such a platitude all by yourself.