ho hum (also ho-hum)

• 1. 

  PHRASE You can use ho hum when you want to show that you think something is not interesting, remarkable, or surprising in any way. 无聊的; 平淡无奇的 [非正式]

  例：

  My general reaction to this news might be summed up as "ho-hum."

  我对这条新闻的总体反应或许可用“哼儿哈儿”来概括。

• 2. 

  INTERJ You can say ho hum to show that you accept an unpleasant situation because it is not very serious. (略表遗憾)哼 [非正式]

  例：

  Ho hum, another nice job down the drain.

  哼，又一份好工作泡汤了。