cliche
n
(a) [C] phrase or idea which is used so often that it has become stale or meaningless 陈腐的词语或主意; 陈词滥调
a cliche-ridden style 堆砌陈腐词藻的风格.
(b) [U] use of such phrases 使用陈词滥调
Cliche is a feature of bad journalism. 使用套语是拙劣的新闻体的特点.
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.