老将;老手;资深人物
老掉牙的经典作品;战马;经常复演的戏剧或音乐作品(如《哈姆雷特》或贝多芬交响曲)或其选段;可能暗示该作品已变得陈腐。;因多次重复而变得陈腐的标准曲目或戏剧作品;经历过许多战斗的有经验的人;长期服务的人
an experienced and reliable person who has been involved in an activity for a long time or endured many difficulties
经常复演的戏剧或音乐作品(如《哈姆雷特》或贝多芬交响曲)或其选段;可能暗示该作品已变得陈腐。
A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.
因多次重复而变得陈腐的标准曲目或戏剧作品
a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
经历过许多战斗的有经验的人;长期服务的人
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
用于战争的马
horse used in war
Every season the theater group stages the same warhorse, so critics are starting to complain.
每年这个剧团都上演同一部老掉牙的经典剧目,评论家们开始抱怨了。
用法提示:warhorse 作名词,指因频繁上演而变得老套的经典剧目。
The conductor selected a well-known warhorse for the opening night instead of a modern piece.
指挥家为开幕夜选了一部广为人知的老套经典作品,而没有选现代作品。
用法提示:warhorse 指音乐演出中反复出现的经典曲目,这里强调其老套。
Though it is a theatrical warhorse, the audience still reacted enthusiastically to every scene.
尽管这是部老掉牙的戏剧经典,观众对每一场仍然反应热烈。
用法提示:warhorse 作名词,表示剧院常演的、已显陈旧的经典剧目。
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