superannuated
/soo-per-an-yoo-ey-tid/US // ˌsu pərˈæn yuˌeɪ tɪd //UK // (ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪtɪd) //
超年假,超年金,超年薪,超龄
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Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : retired because of age or infirmity.
- : too old for use, work, service, or a position.
- : antiquated or obsolete: superannuated ideas.
Synonyms & Antonyms
adj.obsolete
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Examples
I never see such a flow of language as that bit where he called old Gommy a superannuated Pharisee.
Some corn and potatoes are also raised by the women and the old and superannuated men of the band.
He was an old-fashioned Methodist preacher already superannuated, and he has long since gone to his reward.
Gano knew whither one of these superannuated revellers of twenty-five or so had retired.
Lady Leroy, who dearly loved gossip, was chattering like a superannuated magpie to Val and Charley.
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