moth-eaten

英 [ˈmɒθ iːtn]

美 [ˈmɔːθ iːtn]

adj.  被虫蛀的; 蛀坏的; 破旧的; 过时的

牛津词典

adj.

• 被虫蛀的；蛀坏的
  damaged or destroyed by moths
• 破旧的；过时的
  very old and in bad condition

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED (衣服)虫蛀的，有蛀洞的
  Moth-eatenclothes look very old and have holes in them.
  1. ...a moth-eaten leopardskin jacket.
     虫蛀的豹皮夹克
• ADJ-GRADED 老掉牙的;陈旧的
  If you describe something asmoth-eaten, you mean that it seems unattractive or useless because it is old or has been used too much.
  1. We drove through a somewhat moth-eaten deer park...
     我们驾车穿过有些破旧的鹿苑。
  2. This strategy looks increasingly moth-eaten.
     这种策略愈来愈显得老套。

英英释义

adj

• lacking originality or spontaneity
  1. moth-eaten theories about race
  2. stale news
  Synonym:coldstaledusty
• worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
  1. moth-eaten blankets
  Synonym:mothy
• showing signs of wear and tear
  1. a ratty old overcoat
  2. shabby furniture
  3. an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains
  Synonym:rattyshabbytatty

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