obsolescent
UK/,ɒbsə'les(ə)nt/US/.ɒbsә'lesәnt/
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
In the process of becoming outdated or no longer used, but not yet fully obsolete
逐渐过时的，即将被淘汰的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedobagainst, toward, in the way of
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Common Collocations
- 1.become obsolescent逐渐过时
- 2.obsolescent technology过时的技术
Example Sentences
- 1.
Many film cameras are now obsolescent as digital technology dominates the photography market.
- 2.
Landline phones are becoming obsolescent in an age of smartphones and mobile connectivity.