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Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae. / (figuratively, by extension) Old and in poor condition.

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moth-eaten

元となった辞書の項目

moth-eaten

形容詞

広義比喩的用法

Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae. / (figuratively, by extension) Old and in poor condition.

日本語の意味

ガの幼虫によって食害され、穴が空いた状態であること。 / 比喩的に、古くなって状態が悪く、ぼろぼろであること。

He wrapped himself in a moth-eaten blanket to keep warm during the storm.

彼は嵐の間、暖を取るために虫食いの毛布に身を包んだ。

意味（1）

Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae.

意味（2）

(figuratively, by extension) Old and in poor condition.

more moth-eaten

（ comparative ）

most moth-eaten

（ superlative ）