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"warhorse" in Chinese (Traditional)

戰馬老將(有經驗的人)

Definition

'Warhorse' 指受過訓練用於戰爭的馬。這個詞也用來形容經驗豐富、值得信賴或堅韌的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

用於馬時較正式或文學;指人時帶有敬意,形容經驗豐富且受人尊敬的人,常用於專業老手。不要和“workhorse”(表示可靠,但未必經驗豐富或堅韌的事物)混淆。

Examples

The knight rode into battle on his loyal warhorse.

騎士騎著忠誠的**戰馬**衝進戰場。

The old general is a real warhorse; he has seen many battles.

這位老將軍是真正的**老將**,經歷過許多戰役。

The musician is a warhorse of the jazz scene.

這位音樂家是爵士樂界的**老將**。

After thirty years in politics, she's a real warhorse.

在政界工作三十年後,她已經是個真正的**老將**。

The old truck is a warhorse—it just keeps going, no matter what.

那臺舊卡車簡直是**老將**——無論如何都能跑。

Every orchestra has a few classical warhorses they perform every year.

每個樂團都有幾首每年都會演奏的古典**名曲(老將)**。