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clapped out

/ˈklæpt aʊt/

翻译: 非正式的英式表达,形容某物因年久或过度使用而磨损、破旧或无法正常运转,常用于机械或交通工具。

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/ˈklæpt aʊt/C1slangbritish
  • zh非正式的英式表达,形容某物因年久或过度使用而磨损、破旧或无法正常运转,常用于机械或交通工具。

An informal British expression describing something that is worn out, broken, or no longer functioning properly due to age or heavy use, often referring to machinery or vehicles.

  1. Worn out or brokenB2informalbritish

    Describes a machine or vehicle that is old, in poor condition, and no longer works properly.

    zh破旧不堪、坏掉了

    • His car is completely clapped out and won't start.
    • They drove a clapped out old van across the country.
    • The washing machine is clapped out and needs replacing.
  2. Exhausted or tiredB2informalbritish

    Used to describe a person who is extremely tired or worn out.

    zh筋疲力尽

    • After working all night, I feel totally clapped out.
    • She was clapped out after the long hike.
    • He looked clapped out after the marathon.