"behind the times" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 落伍的
• 过时的

Definition

形容某人或某物过时、不跟上时代发展的想法或技术。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式用语，带有幽默或轻微批评色彩。常和“be”等动词一起用，多用来形容人、观点、科技等。类似于“落伍”、“过时”的意思。不能用于形容从未流行过的事物。

Examples

My grandfather is a bit behind the times when it comes to smartphones.

我爷爷在智能手机方面有点儿**落伍的**。

This computer is really behind the times.

这台电脑真的很**落伍的**。

His teaching methods are behind the times.

他的教学方法很**过时的**。

I feel so behind the times whenever I hear about new apps.

每次听到新应用，我都觉得自己很**落伍的**。

Some politicians are just way behind the times on climate change.

有些政客在气候变化问题上非常**落伍的**。

Sorry if I'm a little behind the times—I don't use TikTok.

抱歉我有点**过时的**——我不用抖音。