often-repeated
UKˈɒfən rɪˈpiːtɪdUSˈɔːfən rɪˈpiːtɪd
Meaning
1adj.
经常被重复的；反复出现的
Usage
The often-repeated advice to "stay hydrated" is crucial during heatwaves.
“保持水分”这条经常被重复的建议在热浪期间至关重要。
She grew tired of his often-repeated stories about his youth.
她对他那些关于青春岁月的、反复讲述的故事感到厌倦了。
This is an often-repeated myth that has been debunked by scientists.
这是一个已被科学家揭穿的、反复出现的神话。
Etymology
often-repeated 是一个由副词 often 和动词 repeat 的过去分词形式 repeated 组合而成的复合形容词。often 继承了古英语中表示频率的 oft，而 repeat 则追溯至拉丁语 repetere，蕴含“再次寻求”的动作意象。两者结合后，字面意为“被频繁地再次说起或做起”，生动刻画出某事被一再重申或发生的现代含义。