| 释义 |
poor old sb/sth poor oldDescribing someone or something that one feels sympathy, pity, or compassion for. Poor old Robert was let go from another job. He just can't catch a break. Are we nearly there? My poor old feet are killing me!See also: old, poorˌpoor old ˈsb/ˈsth (informal) used to express sympathy: Poor old Mrs Kirk’s just gone into hospital again. ♢ She sat down to rest her poor old legs.See also: old, poor, Sb, sth |