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worn
This word carries a heavy sense of erosion, whether physical or emotional. When applied to objects, it suggests a loss of substance or integrity, evoking the image of fabric thinning until a hole appears or a stone smoothing over centuries of friction. When applied to people, the word shifts from physical erosion to psychological depletion. It describes a state of being frayed or spent, where the person no longer has the energy to maintain a facade of freshness or vigor, mirroring the way a piece of cloth loses its strength.
意味
Damaged, thin, or decayed by long use, friction, or age.
"The soles of his old boots were completely worn."
Showing signs of tiredness or fatigue; exhausted.
"She looked worn after a long day of working in the garden."
The past participle of wear; to have had clothing on one's body.
"He had worn that suit to every wedding for ten years."
The past participle of wear; to have become thinner or damaged through use.
"The carpet has worn in the hallway where people walk most."