ˈtime-ˌworn adjectiveadj 1 OLD/NOT NEWtime-worn objects are old and have been used a lot 陈旧的;年久而残破的 2 time-worn ideas and beliefs are no longer sensible or useful 陈旧的,陈腐的 SYN outdated time-worn prejudices 陈腐的偏见
time-worn• Mozart had brought fresh impetus to a time-worn formula thanks to his recent exposure to exciting new developments in Paris.• time-worn phrases