a.

1. 和蔼的；温和的
   The friendly salesman had a bland smile.

   那个友善的推销员面带和蔼的笑容。

2. 无刺激性的
   The sick woman had only bland food.

   那个生病的妇人只吃无刺激性的食物。

3. 淡而无味的；枯燥乏味的
   bland stories with little plot

   缺乏情节而枯燥乏味的故事

adj.

1. lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.
   ▸(of food or drink) lacking flavour or seasoning; insipid.
2. showing no strong emotion.