shopworn

a. 陈旧的

发音

UK /ˈʃɒpwɔːn/
其它
US /ˈʃɑpˌwɔɹn/

词形变化

more shopworn 比较级 most shopworn 最高级

别名

shop-worn

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Of a product in a retail store: damaged from being on display and handled by customers, etc.; shop-soiled.

    The handbag looks nice, but shopworn.

  2. 2.

    Not fresh or new.

    Of an idea, a piece or writing, etc.: repeated so often as to have become uninteresting; clichéd, overused, tired.

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  3. 3.

    Not fresh or new.

    Of an object: faded, shabby.

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词汇关系

词源

From shop (noun) + worn (adjective).

来源:wiktionary