The female birds have the same pattern as the males, but they are a little duller in color．

雌性鸟类与雄性鸟类有相同的图案，但是雌性鸟类的颜色更暗淡一点。

A phrenologist and a mesmerizer came—and went again and left the village duller and drearier than ever.

一位骨相学家和一位催眠师来了——又走了，这个镇子比以往任何时候都更加沉闷和乏味。

And how much duller that would be.

而这样的比赛又该有多么的无聊？

The reality was much duller though.

然而现实却更枯燥。

This week's class was duller than last.

这周的课比上周的更加枯燥无味。