obsolescent
Significado: In the process of becoming obsolete; going out of use or becoming outdated.
Obsolescent describes the transitional state between current and obsolete — something that is on its way out but not yet completely gone. 'Obsolescent technology,' 'obsolescent practices,' and 'obsolescent industries' are typical collocations. The distinction from 'obsolete' (already out of use) is important: obsolescent implies the decline is ongoing. The noun 'obsolescence' is commonly encountered in 'planned obsolescence' and 'built-in obsolescence.'
Ejemplos
- The technology is rapidly becoming obsolescent as cheaper and more efficient alternatives emerge. 随着更便宜、更高效的替代品出现,这项技术正在迅速过时。La tecnología se está volviendo obsolescente rápidamente a medida que surgen alternativas más baratas y eficientes.より安価で効率的な代替品が登場するにつれ、その技術は急速に廃れつつある。더 저렴하고 효율적인 대안이 등장하면서 그 기술은 빠르게 구식이 되어 가고 있다.
- Many traditional crafts are now obsolescent, practised by only a handful of ageing artisans. 许多传统手工艺现已逐渐式微,仅有少数年迈工匠在传承。Muchos oficios tradicionales son ahora obsolescentes, practicados solo por un puñado de artesanos envejecidos.多くの伝統工芸は今や衰退しつつあり、わずかな高齢の職人によってのみ受け継がれている。많은 전통 공예가 이제 쇠퇴하고 있으며, 소수의 고령 장인만이 그 명맥을 잇고 있다.
- The company's reliance on obsolescent manufacturing processes put it at a competitive disadvantage. 该公司依赖正在过时的生产工艺,使其处于竞争劣势。La dependencia de la empresa de procesos de fabricación obsolescentes la situaba en desventaja competitiva.同社は陳腐化しつつある製造工程に依存しており、競争上の不利を招いていた。그 회사는 구식화되어 가는 제조 공정에 의존하여 경쟁에서 불리한 위치에 놓였다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin obsolescentem, present participle of obsolescere (to fall into disuse, grow old), from ob- (against) + solescere (inchoative of solere, to be accustomed). The -escent suffix indicates a process of becoming.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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