commonplaces
n．陈词滥调，平凡的事物：常见的、普通的或缺乏创意的观点、陈述或事物。
例句
Conversation on such an occasion is not expected to soar above polite commonplaces.
不能指望在这种场合的谈话会超越平常的客套。
《新英汉大辞典》
His speech was full commonplaces.
他的演讲充满了陈词滥调。
Faith is a dynamic power that breaks the chain of routine and gives a new, fine turn to old commonplaces.
信念是一种充满活力的力量，它能打破常规的束缚，让平凡陈旧的事物焕然一新。
