| 释义 |
scrap heap
noun
countable
■a pile of old, unwanted things, especially pieces of metal 废物堆（尤指废金属堆）
only singular
■If an idea or person is on the scrap heap, people are no longer interested in them （思想或人）令人厌倦的•Some people believe that Communism has been relegated/consigned to the scrap heap of history.一些人认为共产主义已经成为历史上被丢弃的废物。 •Many top class players end up on the scrap heap after a short career.许多顶尖的选手很快就被人遗忘了。 |