outmoded

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outmoded — 形容詞

  • outmodedpositive
  • more outmodedcomparative
  • most outmodedsuperlative

1. describes a rule, idea, system, or object from an earlier time that no longer su

1.形容詞C1
釋義

過時的

老舊到不再適用

describes a rule, idea, system, or object from an earlier time that no longer suits how people live or work now.

例句

The clinic finally replaced its outmoded filing system with an online one.

那家診所終於把過時的紙本歸檔系統換成線上系統。

outmoded + system

Wren laughed at the outmoded rule that girls could not join chess club.

Wren 聽到那條女生不能加入西洋棋社的過時規定時笑了出來。

outmoded + rule

常見搭配
  • outmoded filing system
  • outmoded rule
  • outmoded pumps
  • outmoded ban
  • outmoded map
同義詞
  • outdated

    the closest everyday word, especially for information, rules, and technology

  • obsolete

    stronger and more formal, often implying a clearer replacement

  • antiquated

    more strongly critical and suggests awkward oldness

  • old-fashioned

    can be milder and may refer to style or attitudes rather than usefulness

反義詞
  • modern

    matching present-day design or methods

  • current

    used or accepted now

  • up-to-date

    already updated with the newest information or features

文法句型

outmoded + noun

be outmoded

用法筆記

Usually describes rules, systems, equipment, and ideas rather than people. Slightly more formal than 'old-fashioned' and often suggests the thing should be replaced, not simply kept as a style choice.

常見錯誤

My grandfather is outmoded.
My grandfather has old-fashioned views.
'outmoded' normally describes systems, habits, or objects, not a person directly.
The museum displays outmoded cups from the Qing period.
The museum displays old cups from the Qing period.
'outmoded' means unsuitable for the present, not simply made long ago.

同根字

  • outmode
    動詞
  • mode
    名詞B1

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • outmoded system
  • outmoded rule
  • outmoded equipment
  • outmoded method
  • outmoded idea

副詞搭配

  • completely outmoded
  • hopelessly outmoded
  • increasingly outmoded

常用片語

  • become outmoded
  • seem outmoded
  • feel outmoded