今日短語
如果什么東西因年久而被視為陳腐過時了的時候,那么就可以用這個比喻性短語“老帽子”來形容。
例句
DVDs are so old hat. I only buy movies online now and download them directly.
I haven't been to a bank in ages. It's a bit old hat now. I do all my banking on my phone.
請注意
另一個短語 'Old hand', “老手”就是指對某事很有經(jīng)驗,很在行的人。這個表達沒有任何負面意思。
例句
She's an old hand at social media. If you want to get your message out there, she's the one to talk to.
I'll have a look at your bike if you like, I'm an old hand at fixing them. I've been servicing mine for years.