| 释义 |
threadbare
—threadbare /ˈθred.beər/ aep /-ber/
Ⅰ adjective (THIN) ► F0 describes material or clothes that have become thin or damaged because they have been used a lot: » a threadbare coatThesaurus+: ↑Words used to describe textiles
Ⅱ adjective (WEAK) ► F0 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 excuseThesaurus+: ↑Tedious and uninspiring |