年龄的多种表达英语(可能我真的老了)
年龄的多种表达英语(可能我真的老了)It will take many years to modernize these antiquated industries.Eg: I'm not sure this antiquated equipment will work well enough for this job.He's got an ancient laptop.Eg: My aged parents will be staying with me over the summer.She has two rather aged aunts.
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今天我们一起来学习关于“old”的五种表述。
- Ancient: of or from a long time ago having lasted for a very long time 古老的,很久之前就存在的,多指古物等;
Eg: There is an ancient monument just off the main road.
People have lived in this valley since ancient times.
He's got an ancient laptop.
- Aged 做形容词,指上了年纪的,多指人;
Eg: My aged parents will be staying with me over the summer.
She has two rather aged aunts.
- Antiquated 过时的,年老的,陈旧的,多指物;
Eg: I'm not sure this antiquated equipment will work well enough for this job.
It will take many years to modernize these antiquated industries.
- Getting on a bit 指人或物变老了,口语中很常用。
Eg: Now that I'm getting on I can't stay up late every night like I used to.
My dog's getting on a bit but he still loves his morning walks.
- Mature 通常指人心智成熟。
Eg: This dress style suits the mature lady.
He's very mature for his age.
今天你学会了吗?