Definitions
adj. belonging to a period thousands of years in the past
古代的
adj. having existed for a very long time
非常古老的
Example
We explored an ancient temple during our holiday.
我们度假时游览了一座古代寺庙。
Studying ancient civilisations helps researchers understand how early societies managed water, trade, and public health.
研究古代文明有助于研究人员了解早期社会如何管理用水、贸易和公共卫生。
Collocations
- ancient history
- ancient civilisation
- ancient ruins
- ancient monument
Synonyms
- age-old
Antonyms
- modern
Usage tip
ancient强调年代久远，不宜代替一般的old。
FAQ
- What does ancient mean?
- belonging to a period thousands of years in the past having existed for a very long time
- How is ancient pronounced?
- UK /ˈeɪnʃənt/, US /ˈeɪnʃənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
