如果什么东西因年久而被视为陈腐过时了的时候，那么就可以用这个比喻性短语“老帽子”来形容。

 

例句

DVDs are so old hat. I only buy movies online now and download them directly.

I haven't been to a bank in ages. It's a bit old hat now. I do all my banking¹ on my phone.

 

请注意

另一个短语 'Old hand', “老手”就是指对某事很有经验，很在行的人。这个表达没有任何负面意思。

 

例句

She's an old hand at social media. If you want to get your message out there, she's the one to talk to.

I'll have a look at your bike if you like, I'm an old hand at fixing them. I've been servicing mine for years.

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