musty

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GRE

s covered with or smelling of mold
s stale and unclean smelling

a. 发霉的, 霉臭的, 落伍的

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musty 的词根是 must，原意指霉味或潮湿，常用来形容陈旧、发霉的气味。可以记住 musty 代表一种不新鲜的状态。

例句

1. The old book had a musty smell that filled the room.

这本旧书散发出一种霉味，充满了整个房间。

2. After the heavy rain, the basement became musty and damp.

大雨过后，地下室变得潮湿且有霉味。

3. I don’t like staying in musty hotels; I prefer places that smell fresh.

我不喜欢住在潮湿发霉的酒店；我更喜欢闻起来清新的地方。