rehashing
rehashing — verb
- rehashingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- rehashings3rd person singular
- rehashinging-ing form
- rehashingedpast simple
1. to reuse or discuss an old idea, story, or set of facts again without adding any
to reuse or discuss an old idea, story, or set of facts again without adding anything new or interesting
Nellie's history essay simply rehashed facts from the textbook, so her teacher marked it down.
rehashes + direct object (facts from ...)
The film sequel rehashes the original storyline but adds no new characters or twists.
Instead of proposing new policies, Omar rehashed the same points from last year's debate.
Critics said the director merely rehashed old special effects without creating anything original.
Hiro's boss told him to stop rehashing outdated sales figures and focus on current data.
- innovate
to introduce new ideas or methods instead of repeating old ones
文法句型
rehash + object
用法筆記
Commonly used in a critical or dismissive tone. The object is typically something familiar: arguments, ideas, stories, facts, or plots that the audience has seen before.
常見錯誤
rehashing — noun
1. a piece of work such as a film, book, album, or speech that uses old material an
a piece of work such as a film, book, album, or speech that uses old material and presents it with little or no change, often in a disappointing way
The summer blockbuster was a rehash of a popular 1990s action series.
a rehash of [something]
Critics dismissed the album as a lazy rehash of the band's greatest hits.
dismissed as a rehash of
Tendai's presentation was a rehash of material his team had already seen twice.
The new sitcom feels like a tired rehash of older, funnier shows from the 2000s.
- original
a fresh, creative work that does not rely on old material
文法句型
a rehash of [something]
用法筆記
Countable noun, almost always used in the singular. Usually followed by 'of' to specify what is being reused.
常見錯誤
2. the process or activity of repeatedly presenting the same old ideas, arguments,
the process or activity of repeatedly presenting the same old ideas, arguments, or material without adding anything new
The endless rehashing of the same political arguments frustrated the audience.
endless rehashing of [topic]
Adina grew tired of the constant rehashing of past mistakes during team meetings.
constant rehashing of
This documentary avoids a simple rehashing of historical facts and offers fresh analysis.
The talk show descended into a pointless rehashing of celebrity gossip from last month.
- repetition
broader and more neutral; 'rehashing' specifically implies stale, unimproved reuse
- recapitulation
formal and neutral; 'rehashing' carries a negative judgment
文法句型
the rehashing of [something]
用法筆記
Uncountable or used as a singular noun. Often paired with adjectives like 'constant', 'endless', 'pointless', or 'simple' to express criticism.