the worse for wear
US /ðə wɜrs fɔr wɛr/
UK /ðə wɜrs fɔr wɛr/
成語
1.
破舊不堪, 磨損嚴重
damaged or in poor condition because of a lot of use or age
範例:
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After years of travel, his old suitcase was a bit the worse for wear.
經過多年的旅行，他的舊手提箱有點破舊不堪。
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The antique chair, though a little the worse for wear, still held its charm.
那把古董椅子，雖然有點破舊，但仍然保留著它的魅力。
2.
疲憊不堪, 身體不適, 喝醉了
feeling tired or unwell, often after a difficult experience or excessive drinking
範例:
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After the all-night party, he was definitely the worse for wear.
通宵派對後，他顯然疲憊不堪。
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She looked a little the worse for wear after her long flight.
長途飛行後，她看起來有點疲憊。
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