| 单词 | ancient |
| 释义 | ancient ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ adjective B1 of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time: » ancient civilizations/rights/laws» ancient monuments/ruins/woodlands» the ancient kingdoms of Mexico» People have lived in this valley since ancient times.» History, ancient and modern, has taught these people an intense distrust of their neighbours.Thesaurus+: ↑Lasting for a long timeF0 INFORMAL very old: » He's got an ancient computer.Thesaurus+: ↑Old or old-fashioned , ↑The elderlyB1 describes the period in European history from the earliest known societies to the end of the Roman Empire: » the ancient Egyptians/Greeks/Romans» The ancient Britons inhabited these parts of England before the Roman invasion.Thesaurus+: ↑Ancient history: before 500 AD• • • Extra Examples:» The ancient people of this area worshipped a huge bronze idol in the shape of an elephant.» In ancient Rome, captured generals were paraded through the streets in chairs.» As a consequence of expansionism by some European countries, many ancient cultures have suffered.» Mr Graham was amazed to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot.» The ancient skull of Peking Man has been pieced together from fragments. |
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