washed-up

IPA/ˌwɒʃt ˈʌp/
IPA/ˌwɑːʃt ˈʌp/

washed-up — 形容詞

1. describes a person whose career, talent, or popularity has ended and is unlikely

1.形容詞B2
釋義

過氣；不紅

事業或才能已結束

describes a person whose career, talent, or popularity has ended and is unlikely to return to its former level.

例句

After three failed films, even his old friends called the director washed-up.

在三部電影接連失敗後，連老朋友都說這位導演過氣了。

passive: be called washed-up

The washed-up singer now performs at small bars for very little money.

這位過氣的歌手如今在小酒吧演出，收入非常微薄。

attributive: a washed-up [noun]

常見搭配
  • completely washed-up
  • washed-up actor
  • washed-up politician
  • washed-up athlete
  • washed-up singer
  • written off as washed-up
  • called washed-up
同義詞
  • finished

    more general and slightly less harsh; can apply to any situation, not just careers

  • over the hill

    more informal and focuses on age rather than loss of skill

  • past one's prime

    milder and often more sympathetic; suggests natural decline rather than failure

反義詞
  • up-and-coming

    describes someone whose career is just beginning to succeed

  • rising

    describes someone gaining success and popularity

文法句型

be washed-up

a washed-up [noun]

用法筆記

Common in informal conversation about entertainment, sports, or politics. Often carries a dismissive or pitying tone.

常見錯誤

He is washed-up with his homework.
He is finished with his homework.
'washed-up' only applies to careers or abilities, not daily tasks.
She looks washed-up in that dress.
She looks washed-out in that dress.
'washed-up' means a failed career, not tired or faded in appearance.

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常用片語

  • written off as washed-up
  • considered washed-up
  • dismissed as washed-up