Word
moth-eaten
/ˈmɔθ,iːtən;ˈmɔːθ-/
adjective
被蛾幼虫蛀蚀而有洞的
核心释义
- 1.
被蛾幼虫蛀蚀而有洞的
Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae.
- 2.
显示出磨损或破损的迹象
showing signs of wear and tear
- 3.
又旧又破的
Old and in poor condition.
- 4.
被蛀虫(或似乎被蛀虫)磨损或侵蚀
worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
- 5.
缺乏原创性或自发性;不再新颖
lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
显示出磨损或破损的迹象;又旧又破的;被蛀虫(或似乎被蛀虫)磨损或侵蚀;缺乏原创性或自发性;不再新颖;虫蛀的
用法In use
moth-eaten blankets
moth-eaten theories about race
相关词与表达Connections
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