obsolete

英 ['ɒbsəliːt] 美 [,ɑbsə'lit]
  • adj. 废弃的；老式的
  • n. 废词；陈腐的人
  • vt. 淘汰；废弃
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中文词源

obsolete 过时的，陈旧的

来自obsolescent,过时的，陈旧的。

英语词源

obsolete (adj.)
1570s, from Latin obsoletus "grown old, worn out," past participle of obsolescere "fall into disuse," probably from ob "away" (see ob-) + an expanded form of solere "to be used to, be accustomed" (see insolent).

权威例句

1. With technological changes many traditional skills have become obsolete.
随着技术的革新，许多传统技艺已被淘汰。

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2. These goods are obsolete and will not fetch much on the market.
这些货品过时了,在市场上卖不了高价.

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3. Our service is obsolete, requiring root and branch reform.
我们的服务业已过时, 需要彻底改革.

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4. They tried to hammer obsolete ideas into the young people's heads.
他们竭力把陈旧思想灌输给青年.

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5. There ought to be a note on this obsolete word.
这个过时的词应有注释.

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