ancient
UK/'einʃәnt/US
NGSL 2kIELTSA2
Definitions
adj.
Belonging to a very remote period in history; very old.
古代的，古老的；年代久远的
n.
A person who lived in ancient times; a very old person.
古人；老人
Root Breakdown
Native Englishancientother
=ancient
Common Collocations
- 1.ancient times古代
- 2.ancient world古代世界
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ancient pyramids of Egypt stand as testaments to lost civilizations.
- 2.
Archaeological discoveries reveal the daily lives of ancient peoples.