belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire
very old
例句
This is an ancient parable.这是一个古老的寓言。
Soldiers in ancient time used escutcheon to fight.古代的士兵用饰有花纹的盾作战。
It's an ancient tale which appears in various guises in several languages.那是一个以几种语言叙述的古老的故事。
This stone axe is a relic of ancient times.这把石斧是古代的遗物。
This ancient parchment was discovered in a delicate iron box.这张古老的羊皮纸是在一个精致的铁盒子里发现的。
The ancient privilege of sanctuary was transferred to the Christian temple.古代的庇护特权转移到了基督教的教堂。
We will all have a course in ancient history this term.这个学期我们都有一门古代史课程。
详细解释
ancient adj.Abbr. anc.(形容词)缩写 anc.Of great age; very old.年代久远的;古老的Of or relating to times long past, especially those of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire (a.d. 47'). See Synonyms at old 古代的:古代的或与古代有关的,尤指西罗马帝国灭亡之前的历史时期(公元 47'年) 参见 oldOld-fashioned; antiquated.老式的;古旧的Having the qualities associated with age, wisdom, or long use; venerable.年高德劭的:具有与年纪,智谋或长久使用相关的品质的;值得尊敬的n.(名词)A very old person.老年人A person who lived in times long past.古代人:生活在过去时代的人ancients ancients The peoples of the classical nations of antiquity.古代文明民族The ancient Greek and Roman authors.古典作家:古希腊、罗马的作家们 来源:Middle English auncien 中古英语 auncien from Old French 源自 古法语 from Vulgar Latin *ante3nus 源自 俗拉丁语 *ante3nus Latin ante [before] * see ant- 拉丁语 ante [在…之前] *参见 ant- -3nus [adj. and n. suff] -3nus [形容词和名词后缀] 【引伸】 an.ciently adv.(副词)an.cientness n.(名词) ---------------另--------------ancient ancient 2 n.(名词)Archaic An ensign; a flag.【古语】 军旗;旗帜Obsolete A flag-bearer or lieutenant.【废语】 执旗者,中尉 来源:Alteration of ensignensign的变化