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warhorse

/ˈwɔːrhɔːrs/ /ˈwɔːrˌhɔːrs/

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noun

战马, 军马

Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armored knight.

Examples :

"The museum displayed a massive warhorse, clad in metal armor, next to the knight's suit. "

博物馆里陈列着一匹巨大的战马，身披金属盔甲，就在骑士的盔甲旁边。

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noun

常演剧目，保留剧目。

A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.

Examples :

""Every year, the school puts on 'The Nutcracker' ballet; it's a real warhorse that always draws a crowd, even though some students are tired of performing it." "

每年学校都上演芭蕾舞剧《胡桃夹子》，这真是一个常演剧目，总能吸引观众，尽管有些学生都演腻了。

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noun

老将，宿将，经验丰富的人.

An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.

Examples :

"After 20 years of teaching, Mrs. Davies is a warhorse in the elementary school, known for her calm demeanor and ability to handle any classroom situation. "

教了二十年书之后，戴维斯太太已经是小学里的一位老将了，她以冷静的举止和处理任何课堂情况的能力而闻名。

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