old-school
/ˈəʊld skuːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈəʊld skuːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈōl(d)-ˌskül/ (ame, mw)
old-school — adjective
1. keeping to the methods, manners, or look of an earlier time, often because the s
keeping to the methods, manners, or look of an earlier time, often because the speaker admires how things used to be done.
Mr. Lin runs an old-school barbershop with leather chairs and hot towels.
old-school + noun (admiring tone)
Grandma Chen is old-school about letters; she still writes by hand every week.
predicative: be old-school about + topic
The coach uses an old-school drill that has not changed since the 1980s.
Her wedding photos have an old-school feel, with black-and-white film and soft light.
Marcus prefers old-school manners, like standing up when someone enters the room.
- traditional
neutral and broader; 'old-school' adds a personal, often warm flavour
- old-fashioned
can sound mildly negative; 'old-school' is usually appreciative
- classic
stresses lasting quality; 'old-school' stresses an older era
- modern
current methods and styles
- cutting-edge
newest technology or approach
文法句型
old-school + noun
be old-school
用法筆記
Often carries a positive or affectionate tone, suggesting respect for older ways. When the speaker disapproves of being out-of-date, 'old-fashioned' or 'outdated' is the more neutral choice.
常見錯誤
old-school — phrase
1. the group of people in a field who hold on to long-standing ideas and ways of wo
the group of people in a field who hold on to long-standing ideas and ways of working, in contrast to those who follow newer trends.
Professor Sato belongs to the old school, where students stand to answer questions.
belong to + the old school
The old school in the orchestra still insists on playing without amplification.
the old school + verb (group as subject)
Doctor Khan is a surgeon of the old school, calm and slow with every cut.
Many fans of the old school dislike the new rules in the football league.
- traditionalists
more formal, stresses ideology
- purists
stresses strict adherence to original rules
- conservatives
broader, often political; 'the old school' is usually about practice, not politics
- modernists
those who embrace new methods
- innovators
those who introduce new ways
文法句型
the old school
of the old school
用法筆記
Almost always preceded by 'the' or 'of the'. Distinguish from the adjective sense: the phrase names a group of people, while the adjective describes a thing or style.