tired
UK/taiәd/US
A1
Definitions
adj.
In need of rest or sleep; weary
疲倦的，累的
adj.
Bored with or annoyed by something (tired of)
厌倦的，厌烦的
adj.
Overused and no longer interesting; stale
陈腐的，老套的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtiredraw, pull, withdraw
+
-edpast tense / completed
=tired
tire + -ed (adjective) = 'drained of energy.' Two extensions: 'tired of' = bored/fed up (drained of patience), and 'tired' of ideas/jokes = stale, worn out from overuse.
Common Collocations
- 1.tired of something厌倦某事
- 2.feel tired感到疲倦
- 3.sick and tired厌烦透顶
- 4.tired old陈旧老套的
Example Sentences
- 1.
I'm too tired to cook tonight.
- 2.
Voters are tired of empty promises.
- 3.
The film relies on a few tired clichés.