well trodden
US /wɛl ˈtrɑːdən/
UK /wɛl ˈtrɒdən/
形容詞
1.
老套的, 陳舊的, 司空見慣的
used or done by many people and therefore not original or interesting
範例:
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The plot of the movie followed a well-trodden path, offering no surprises.
電影的情節遵循了老套的路線，沒有帶來任何驚喜。
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He avoided the well-trodden arguments and presented a fresh perspective.
他避開了老生常談的論點，提出了一個全新的視角。
2.
人跡罕至的, 被踩踏的
(of a path or area) frequently walked on; worn smooth by many feet
範例:
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The shortcut through the woods was a well-trodden path.
穿過樹林的捷徑是一條人跡罕至的小路。
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The grass in the park was well-trodden from years of public use.
公園裡的草地因多年公共使用而被踩踏得很平整。