old
/əʊld/ · /oʊld/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #572 in the learning path
年老的；古老的；旧的
Definitions
adj. Having lived or existed for a long time.
年老的；古老的；旧的
adj. Having a particular age.
……岁的；有……年历史的
adj. Belonging to an earlier period of someone's life.
以前的；原来的
Example
Our old dog sleeps beside the warm kitchen stove.
我们家的老狗睡在温暖的厨房炉子旁。
Preserving old buildings can protect cultural heritage while attracting visitors and supporting the local economy.
保护古老建筑既能保护文化遗产，也能吸引游客并支持当地经济。
Collocations
- old age
- years old
- old friend
- old buildings
Word family
- older (adj.)
- oldest (adj.)
Synonyms
- aged
Antonyms
- young
- new
Usage tip
an old friend通常指相识已久，不一定年纪大。
FAQ
- What does old mean?
- Having lived or existed for a long time. Having a particular age. Belonging to an earlier period of someone's life.
- How is old pronounced?
- UK /əʊld/, US /oʊld/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
