| 释义 |
threadbare
UK ['θred.beər] US [-ber] adjective
THIN 薄的
■describes material or clothes that have become thin or damaged because they have been used a lot （织物或衣服）磨光露底的，穿旧的•a threadbare coat磨破的外套
UK ['θred.beər] US [-ber] adjective
WEAK 弱的
■A threadbare excuse, argument or idea is not strong and no longer persuades people because it is old or has been used too much （借口、论点或想法）陈旧的，老一套的•a threadbare excuse老掉牙的借口 |