corny

pronunciation

UK [ˈkɔ:ni]word uk audio image

US [ˈkɔrni] word us audio image

  • adj.
    <非正>平淡的,过时的,陈旧的

Word Origin

corny 老生常谈的

来自corn, 谷物。俚语词,即种田的人谈的,乡巴佬的。

Example

1. Because it was a bit corny in parts .
因为有些地方的确比较土。
2. Do you think giving a poem to a guy you like is too corny ?
你认为写一首诗歌给自己喜欢的人太老土了吗?
3. You might find this a little bit corny , but I guess that 's what love is all about .
或许你觉得这点老掉牙,但我想这正是爱的全部意义所在吧!
4. Corny but true : if you smile you will make other people happy .
道理虽然老套,但事实的确如此:你的笑会愉悦其他人。
5. My top five works of art for valentine 's day are a bit soft-centred , some might say , a bit corny and a bit cliched even - but that 's valentine 's day for you .
有人可能会说我的《四件情人节最不可错过的艺术作品》有点儿不够刺激,甚至有点儿陈腐,有点儿老一套,但这就是情人节。

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