What does old-fashioned mean?

Belonging to a style that was common in the past. Following beliefs or customs associated with earlier times.

How is old-fashioned pronounced?

UK /ˌəʊldˈfæʃənd/, US /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/.

/ˌəʊldˈfæʃənd/ · /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2215 in the learning path

老式的；不时兴的

adj. Belonging to a style that was common in the past.

老式的；不时兴的

adj. Following beliefs or customs associated with earlier times.

守旧的；传统的

My grandfather still uses an old-fashioned clock with a pendulum.

我祖父仍然用着一座带钟摆的老式时钟。

Although some teaching methods seem old-fashioned, they can still help students develop concentration and independent thinking.

尽管某些教学方法看似老式，但它们仍能帮助学生培养专注力和独立思考能力。

可含怀旧赞赏；outdated更强调已不适用。

What does old-fashioned mean?: Belonging to a style that was common in the past. Following beliefs or customs associated with earlier times.
How is old-fashioned pronounced?: UK /ˌəʊldˈfæʃənd/, US /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.