warhorse

英 [ˈwɔːhɔːs]

美 [ˈwɔːrhɔːrs]

n.  (旧时)军马，战马; 久经沙场的老兵; 老练的政治家

复数：warhorses　第三人称单数：warhorses　

BNC.37666 / COCA.28188

牛津词典

noun

• （旧时）军马，战马
  (in the past) a large horse used in battle
• 久经沙场的老兵；老练的政治家
  an old soldier or politician who has a lot of experience

柯林斯词典

• (活跃的)老兵，老政客
  You can refer to someone such as an old soldier or politician who is still active and aggressive as awarhorse.

英英释义

noun

• horse used in war
• a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
• an experienced person who has been through many battles
  Synonym:veteranold-timeroldtimerold handold stagerstager

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