One remarkable case is Martindale, Texas, another worn-down southern cotton town.

一个很显著地例子就发生在得克萨斯州南方另一个破败棉花镇马丁代尔。

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Notice how the tread on this tyre has worn down.

注意这个轮胎的花纹磨损的程度。

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The heels on his shoes had worn down.

他鞋子的后跟磨平了。

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The worn-down, travel-weary businessperson is looking for proximity, convenience and comfortable amenities in an airport hotel.

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"Men often wear scuffed or worn-down shoes that subvert the effort they spent on the rest of their appearance, " he writes.

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With sections of sand, solid rock and even worn-down bridges that drivers must inspect before crossing, the 200km road takes nearly 24 hours to drive.

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