英语单词:threadbare

意思翻译

threadbare

adjective uk/ˈθred.beər/ us/ˈθred.ber/

(THIN)

（织物或衣服）磨光露底的，穿旧的

Threadbare material or clothes have become thin or damaged because they have been used a lot.

a threadbare coat 磨破的外套

(WEAK)

（借口、论点或想法）陈旧的，老一套的

A threadbare excuse, argument, or idea is not strong and no longer persuades people because it is old or has been used too much.

a threadbare excuse 老掉牙的借口