leaden /ˈlɛdən/

• 1. 

  ADJ A leaden sky or sea is dark grey and has no movement of clouds or waves. (天空或海水)铅灰色的 [文学性]

  例：

  The weather was at its worst; bitterly cold, with leaden skies that gave minimum visibility.

  天气极其恶劣。寒风刺骨，天色晦暗，能见度极低。

• 2. 

  ADJ A leaden conversation or piece of writing is not very interesting. (谈话或文章)乏味的

  例：

  ...a leaden English translation from the Latin.

  ...一篇从拉丁文翻译过来的无聊的英译文章。

• 3. 

  ADJ If your movements are leaden, you move slowly and heavily, usually because you are tired. (因疲劳而)行动迟缓的; 步履沉重的 [文学性]

  例：

  He heard the father's leaden footsteps move down the stairs.

  他听见父亲步履沉重地走下楼。