[mass noun]lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine 单一;单调;千篇一律 you can become resigned to the monotony of captivity. 你会对监禁生活的单调习以为常的。 ■sameness of pitch or tone in a sound or utterance (声音或话语的)单调 depression flattens the voice almost to monotony. 抑郁使说话声变得几乎完全平直。