ancient
[ˈenʃənt]
adj.
古代的,已往的;
古老的,过时的;
年老的;
老式的;
n.
古代人;
古文明国的国民;
高龄老人;
旗手;
例句:
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The journey ends in the ancient city of Marrakesh.
旅行的终点是马拉喀什古城。
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They held his fate in the palms of their ancient hands.
他们这些老人将他的命运掌握在手心里。
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Ancient civilizations believed in the curative powers of fresh air and sunlight.
远古文明相信新鲜的空气和阳光有治病的功效。
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The ancient murrelet is the most oceanic of birds.
来自BBC
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He has an insane nobility that's very ancient.
来自WSJ
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It was derived from the ancient techniques of jiu-jitsu.
来自VOA
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The pyramids were built in ancient times.
金字塔建造于古代。
来自《权威词典》
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This is my ancient car.
这是我的老爷车。
来自《权威词典》
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The annual festival is one of the ancient customs of the religion.
一年一度的庆典是该宗教的古老传统之一。
来自《权威词典》