
English in the News–Washed up 過氣的,淘汰的
washed-up: no longer successful, skillful, popular, or needed; obsolete 過氣的,被淘汰的 (Dozens of whales have mysteriously washed up on the western coast of Nova Scotia.) Examples: 1) Will self-cleaning glass leave window washers washed up? 2) Jack is washed-up. It’s time for him to retire. 15 Washed-up Celebrities and What They Are Doing Now (the Richest, 2016/10/11) These celebrities were...Continue reading
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