Definitions
adj. Overused and therefore no longer interesting or original
陈腐的；老套的
Example
The film ends with a trite speech about friendship.
影片以一段关于友谊的老套演说结束。
Public awareness campaigns may fail when they rely on trite slogans rather than practical advice and convincing evidence.
公众宣传活动如果依赖老套的口号，而非实用建议和有说服力的证据，就可能失败。
Collocations
- trite remark
- trite phrase
- sound trite
Word family
- tritely (adv.)
- triteness (n.)
Synonyms
- hackneyed
- banal
- unoriginal
Antonyms
- original
- fresh
Usage tip
强调因反复使用而失去新意，不只是年代久远。
FAQ
- What does trite mean?
- Overused and therefore no longer interesting or original
- How is trite pronounced?
- UK /traɪt/, US /traɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
