warhorse
noun uk/ˈwɔː.hɔːs/ us/ˈwɔːr.hɔːrs/
(PERSON)
[ C ] informal老谋深算的政客;老兵;老运动员
an old and experienced politician, soldier, or athlete, especially one who is still active
Manchester City's old warhorse, still fighting fit at 36, was sent off for fouling after half an hour. 36岁仍活跃在场上的曼城足球俱乐部老将半小时后因犯规被罚下场。
(SHOW)
[ C usually singular ] often disapproving老牌的节目;看家的节目
a piece of music, television show, play, or other performed piece of work that has often been performed or shown and is very famous
I don't understand why a ballet company can't perform fresh new material instead of just bringing out the same old warhorses year after year. 我不能理解为什么一个芭蕾舞团不能上演一些新鲜素材的节目，而要年复一年地重演那些老剧目。