Word
well-worn
用旧的;磨损的
showing signs of wear from heavy use
- 1.
Showing signs of wear because of extensive use.
因使用频繁而磨损的;用旧了的。
- 2.
Trite or hackneyed; repeated too often.
陈腐的;老生常谈的。
陈腐的;老套的;因使用频繁而磨损的;用旧了的。;陈腐的;老生常谈的。;穿戴破旧的;用旧了的
In use
Despite its well-worn cover, this book remains my favorite.
He walked along the well-worn path through the forest.
The well-worn sofa still offers the most comfortable seat in the house.
well-worn + noun
well-worn 常用于修饰衣物、鞋子等物品,表示因长期使用而磨损。
He was wearing a pair of well-worn jeans.
他穿着一件穿旧了的牛仔裤。
be + well-worn
系表结构,强调状态。
The carpet is well-worn from years of use.
这块地毯因多年使用而磨损严重。
become/get + well-worn
表示从新到旧或从新鲜到陈腐的变化过程。
The joke quickly became well-worn after being repeated too often.
这个笑话因重复太多次而很快变得陈腐。
Common mistakes
After the long journey, I felt well-worn.After the long journey, I felt worn out.
well-worn 用于描述物体或观点,不用于人;表示人疲惫应使用 worn out。
She has well-worn her favorite shoes.Her favorite shoes are well-worn.
well-worn 是形容词,不能作动词;应使用系动词加形容词结构。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
复合形容词,常用于描述物品磨损或想法陈旧。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.