口语学习技巧|old hat 陈腐过时的

假如什么东西因年久而被视为陈腐过时了的时候，那样就能用这个比喻性短语老帽子来形容。

例句

DVDs are so old hat. I only buy movies online now and download them directly.

I havent been to a bank in ages. Its a bit old hat now. I do all my banking^{1 on my phone.}

请注意

另一个短语 Old hand, 老手就是指对某事非常有经验，非常在行的人。这个表达没任何负面意思。

例句

Shes an old hand at social media. If you want to get your message out there, shes the one to talk to.

Ill have a look at your bike if you like, Im an old hand at fixing them. Ive been servicing mine for years.