"the worse for wear" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 破旧
• 疲惫 (因使用或时间)

Definition

用于描述由于使用、年龄或经历而显得破旧、受损或疲惫的人或物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语表达，多用于形容物体（如车子、建筑）或因疲劳、喝酒过度的人。“the worse for wear”侧重于明显损坏或疲惫。不要与“wear and tear”（正常损耗）混淆。

Examples

This car is the worse for wear after ten years on the road.

这辆车用了十年后已经**破旧**了。

My shoes are the worse for wear after the long hike.

长途徒步后，我的鞋子已经**破旧**了。

She felt the worse for wear after working all night.

她通宵工作后感到非常**疲惫**。

That sofa is really the worse for wear—maybe it's time for a new one.

那张沙发真的**破旧**了，也许该换新的了。

He looked a bit the worse for wear after last night's party.

他在昨晚的聚会后看起来有点**疲惫**。

Don’t worry if your bag looks the worse for wear—it shows you’ve traveled a lot.

别担心你的包看起来**破旧**——那说明你走南闯北过。