a. 陈旧的, 老朽的
adj. 陈旧的；老朽的
1、The top priority is to reform the timeworn system.
改革旧有体制成为当务之急。
2、Even in the dim light the equipment looked old and timeworn.
即便在昏暗的光线下，那台设备也显得陈旧不堪。
3、Although the content of eight part essay is timeworn, the form and layout can be used for reference.
内容陈旧的八股文，其布局形式未尝不可借鉴。