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wearing

UK //ˈweərɪŋ//US //ˈwerɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'weren'(穿戴),与古英语 'werian' 同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根 *wazjaną。

adjective

❶ 形容衣物、物品等因长时间使用而变得破旧或磨损的状态,也可指人因疲劳而显得憔悴。

“The wearing carpet needs to be replaced.”

(这块磨损的地毯需要更换了。)

“She looked tired and wearing after the long journey.”

(长途旅行后她看起来疲惫又憔悴。)

同义词:tattered, weary, exhausted

noun

❶ 指衣物或物品因使用而逐渐损耗的过程,或指穿戴的行为本身。

“The wearing of the fabric is noticeable after many washes.”

(多次洗涤后布料有明显的磨损。)

“Proper care can reduce the wearing of your clothes.”

(适当护理可以减少衣物的磨损。)

同义词:erosion, deterioration, attrition

常见短语

wearing out — 指物品因长期使用而逐渐损坏或失去功能,也可形容人因过度劳累而精疲力竭。

“My shoes are wearing out after months of hiking.”

(经过几个月的徒步旅行,我的鞋子已经穿坏了。)

wearing thin — 形容耐心、借口等逐渐减少或变得不可信,也可指衣物因磨损而变薄。

“His excuses are wearing thin with the teacher.”

(他的借口越来越难以让老师信服。)