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ancient

英 ['eɪnʃ(ə)nt] 美[ˈeɪnʃənt]

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adj. 古代的；古老的，过时的；年老的
n. 古代人；老人

实用场景例句

the area where the market was anciently held (= in ancient times): 古代集市所在地

an ancient oak tree: 古橡树

ancient monuments: 古迹

(humorous)He's ancient─he must be at least fifty!: 他老得很了——肯定至少有五十岁！

ancient history/civilization: 古代史 / 文明

ancient Greece: 古希腊

They believed ancient Greece and Rome were vital sources of learning.: 他们认为古代希腊罗马是知识的重要发源地。

...ancient Jewish tradition.: 古老的犹太传统

...ancient fishing rights.: 由来已久的捕鱼权

The ancients knew more than we do about the heavens.: 古代人对于上天比我们知道得多。

The ancient painting was purchased for 50,000 francs in 1989.: 那幅古画是1989年以5万法郎买下的.

Confucius is considered the greatest of the ancient Chinese sages.: 孔子被认为是古代中国最伟大的圣人.

Some ancient towns have walls round them.: 有些古老的城市周围有城墙.

The ancient pagoda is still there, but not in its integrity.: 那座古塔还在, 但是不完整了.

My grandparents are rather ancient.: 我爷爷奶奶都是老寿星.

That ancient temple looked well cared for.: 那座古庙看来保存得很好.

According to ancient legend, the river is a goddess.: 据古代传说, 这条河是位女神.

The ancient people who was successful, not only had exceptional talent but also had unflinching will.: 古人立大事者, 不惟有超世之才,亦必有望忍不拔之志.

Climbing plants had grown over the walls, giving the building an appearance much more ancient than it was.: 攀缘植物爬满了墙壁, 使这栋建筑物显得更加古老.

This stone axe is a relic of ancient times.: 这石斧是古代的遗物.

Mary does her hair after the ancient Greek fashion.: 玛丽仿照古希腊的式样做头发.

Many conquered nations had to pay tribute to the rulers of ancient Rome.: 许多被征服的国家必须向古罗马的统治者朝贡.

These magnificent ancient buildings demonstrate the great intelligence of the labouring people.: 这些壮丽的古代建筑显示了劳动人民的高度智慧.

The Dunhuang frescoes are gems of ancient Chinese art.: 敦煌壁画是我国古代艺术中的瑰宝.

同义词辨析

ancient, old, antique

这些形容词均含"古代的，古老的"之意。

ancient：指很久以前发生或存在的事物。用于描述历史时，指远古时代。

old：指长期以来一直存在着的事物，与times连用指古代，与days连用时指从前或旧社会。

antique：指已经很古老或颇有古风的事物，一般都具有较高价值。