trite

trait

GRE

s repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

a. 老一套的, 陈腐的, 用坏的

19,962

BNC 频率

20,823

使用频率

trite 来自拉丁语 tritus，意思是磨损的、平凡的。可以联想到“常磨损”的东西就会变得平常和无趣。

例句

1. The movie's plot was so trite that I could predict the ending.

这部电影的情节太陈腐了，以至于我能预测结局。

2. She avoided using trite expressions in her writing to make it more engaging.

她在写作中避免使用陈词滥调，以使内容更吸引人。

3. His speech was filled with trite phrases that failed to inspire the audience.

他的演讲充满了陈腐的短语，未能激励观众。