hoary
形容詞
UK/ˈhɔː.ri/
US/ˈhɔːr.i/
定義 hoary 形容詞
- old-fashioned(过时)
Very old and well-known, and consequently uninteresting or unamusing.
老旧的；陈腐的；乏味的
The play's jokes were so hoary and outdated that the audience remained indifferent.
这部戏的笑话太老套了，观众都无动于衷。
His jokes were so hoary that they failed to elicit any laughter.
他的笑话太老套了，根本没人笑。
They kept using those hoary arguments, offering nothing new.
他们一直在使用那些老掉牙的论点，毫无新意。
- literary(文学性)
Having grey or white hair and appearing old; ancient.
（指人）年老的；头发灰白的；白发苍苍的
The hoary gentleman was known for his white hair and kind smile.
那位白发苍苍的绅士以其白发和慈祥的微笑而闻名。
Under the ancient oak, he saw a hoary hermit.
在古老的橡树下，他看到了一位白发苍苍的隐士。
She looked upon the hoary elder with reverence.
她怀着敬意看着那位白发苍苍的长者。