| 词汇 | oldie |
| 释义 | oldie but goodie oldie noun 1 an older or elderly person UK, 1874. 2 a song from the past that is still popular. A shortened form of GOLDEN OLDIE or 'oldie but goody' US, 1939 golden oldieA form of entertainment, especially a song, that was very popular in the past and is still enjoyed by many people. I love listening to the golden oldies. It takes me back to a simpler time. an oldie but (a) goodie1. Something that was created a relatively long time ago but which is still excellent by today's standard. Ah, the White Album—that's an oldie but goodie! Here, try this book. It's an oldie but a goodie. 2. A person who is advanced in years but is very likable, reliable, helpful, etc. I'm giving you a desk next to Martin. He's an oldie but goodie who will help show you the ropes. A: "You're an oldie but a goodie, Aunt Lily!" B: "Hey, I'm not old!" golden oldie1 an old song or film that is still well known and popular. 2 someone who is no longer young but is still successful in their field. informaloldie but goodie n. something (or even someone) that is old but still likable. Mary is an oldie but goodie. I’m glad she’s still around. golden oldieA recording, film, or other entertainment item that was once very popular and is still admired. This slangy term was born in the 1960s and originally applied to phonograph records but soon was broadened. For example, “I always do my aerobics workouts to tapes of golden oldies.” |
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