"have seen better days" in Chinese (Simplified)
状况不佳曾经更好
Definition
用来说某物(或某人)现在状况不好,但过去更好。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个惯用语,常用于幽默或同情地形容年久失修、破旧的物品,或精疲力尽的人。常用于汽车、家具或形容自己。非正式场合下口语常见。
Examples
This old chair has seen better days.
这把旧椅子**状况不佳**。
My shoes have seen better days.
我的鞋子**曾经更好**。
That car really has seen better days.
那辆车真的**状况不佳**。
I know my phone has seen better days, but it still works.
我知道我的手机**曾经更好**,但还可以用。
After a week of travel, I feel like I have seen better days.
旅行一周后,我觉得自己**状况不佳**。
Those curtains have seen better days if you ask me.
说实话,那些窗帘**曾经更好**。