Definitions
adj. No longer fresh, especially when describing bread or air.
不新鲜的
adj. No longer interesting or original because of repeated use.
陈旧乏味的
Example
This bread is stale, so I'll use it for breadcrumbs.
这面包不新鲜了，我就拿它做面包屑吧。
Teaching methods can become stale when educators lack opportunities to exchange ideas and develop new skills.
如果教育工作者缺乏交流想法和培养新技能的机会，教学方法就可能变得陈旧乏味。
Collocations
- stale bread
- stale air
- stale jokes
Word family
- staleness (n.)
Antonyms
- fresh
Usage tip
stale指失去新鲜感；rotten指已腐烂。
FAQ
- What does stale mean?
- No longer fresh, especially when describing bread or air. No longer interesting or original because of repeated use.
- How is stale pronounced?
- UK /steɪl/, US /steɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
