1. 淡而无味的 (of food) without much taste 2. 平和的，温和的，无动于衷的 showing no strong feelings or opinions or other noticeable qualities, especially so as to avoid causing trouble or giving offence
He eats bland food because of his stomach trouble.他因胃病而吃清淡的食物。 The doctor says that the sick woman must have only bland food.医生说那位女病人只能食用没有刺激性的食物。 The assistant had a bland smile.那位售货员微微一笑。
用作表语
▲ S+be+～
A warm spring breeze is bland.温暖的春风是和煦的。
▲ S+be+～+prep.-phrase
The gin tastes bland as water.这杜松子酒淡如水。 This soup is too bland for me.这道汤对我来说太淡了。