threadbare

形容词

1. 1

   磨破的、破旧的、磨薄的

   He wore a threadbare coat with holes in both elbows.

   他穿著一件破旧的外套，两边手肘都破了洞。

2. 2

   老套的、陈腔滥调的、了无新意的贬义

   The politician repeated the same threadbare excuses about the budget.

   那位政治人物又搬出同样老套的预算借口。

3. 3

   衣衫褴褛的、寒酸的

   The threadbare travelers waited quietly outside the station.

   那几个衣衫褴褛的旅人安静地在车站外等候。