commonplace
/ˈkɔmənpleɪs; `kɑmənˌples/ adj
(often derog 常作贬义) ordinary; not interesting 平常的; 平凡的; 寻常的; 不引起兴趣的
He's not at all exciting, in fact he's really rather commonplace. 他毫不出奇, 实际上平庸得很. commonplace, n
1 remark, etc that is ordinary or unoriginal; truism （平淡的或无见地的）言语; 陈词滥调; 老生常谈
a conversation full of mere commonplaces
He uttered a few commonplaces about peace and democracy. 他泛泛地谈了几句关於和平与民主的话.
2 event, topic, etc that is ordinary or usual （普通的或寻常的）事情、 主题等
Air travel is a commonplace nowadays. 现在坐飞机是平常事.