"long in the tooth" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 上了年纪
• 老了

Definition

用来形容某人或某物年纪大了，尤其是指可能太老而不适合某个工作或活动。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个非正式习语，常带有幽默感或委婉地谈论年龄，通常用于人或动物。多用于自嘲或负面语境。在正式文体中不适合使用，对他人说可能显得不礼貌。

Examples

This restaurant is a bit long in the tooth, but the food is great.

这家餐厅有点**老了**，但食物很棒。

My dog is getting long in the tooth.

我的狗有点**上了年纪**了。

He felt long in the tooth compared to the young players.

和那些年轻球员比，他觉得自己有点**老了**。

"Aren't you a bit long in the tooth for skateboarding?" she joked.

“你玩滑板是不是有点**上了年纪**了？”她开玩笑说。

Some of the software they use is pretty long in the tooth.

他们用的一些软件实在有点**老了**。

Don't you think that TV show is getting a little long in the tooth?

你不觉得那个电视节目越来越**老套**了吗？