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warhorses

/ˈwɔːrhoːrsɪz/ /ˈwɔːrˌhɔːrsɪz/

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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 several suits of armor alongside the life-sized models of warhorses that would have carried them into battle. "

博物馆陈列了几套盔甲，旁边还有真人大小的战马模型，这些战马当年会驮着穿盔甲的骑士冲锋陷阵。

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noun

老生常谈，经典剧目

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 :

"The orchestra's program this season is full of warhorses like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, pieces they perform every single year. "

乐团本乐季的演出曲目全是老生常谈的经典剧目，比如贝多芬第五交响曲和柴可夫斯基1812序曲，他们每年都演这些。

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noun

老将，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 decades of teaching, the school's history department was led by true warhorses who had seen countless curriculum changes and generations of students. "

经过几十年的教学，学校的历史系由真正的老将们领导，他们经历了无数的课程改革和一代又一代的学生。

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