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单词 worm-eaten
释义 worm-eaten
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English worm-eten, from worm (I) + eten, past participle of eten to eat
1.
 a. : eaten or burrowed by worms
  < worm-eaten timber >
 b. : resembling something filled with wormholes : pitted
  < the material has a worm-eaten appearance >
2. : worn-out, antiquated, decayed
 < attempting new projects with worm-eaten methods >
 < wanted to update the worm-eaten regulations >
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