1570s, from Latin obsoletus "grown old, worn out," past participle of obsolescere "fall into disuse," probably from ob "away" (see ob-) + an expanded form of solere "to be used to, be accustomed" (see insolent).
双语例句
1. With technological changes many traditional skills have become obsolete.
随着技术的革新，许多传统技艺已被淘汰。
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2. These goods are obsolete and will not fetch much on the market.
这些货品过时了,在市场上卖不了高价.
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3. Our service is obsolete, requiring root and branch reform.
我们的服务业已过时, 需要彻底改革.
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4. They tried to hammer obsolete ideas into the young people's heads.
他们竭力把陈旧思想灌输给青年.
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5. There ought to be a note on this obsolete word.
