Ancient - translation, pronunciation and examples
ancient
very old
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古代遗址
古城
古庙
古代历史
古代文化
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Refers to something from a very distant past, often used for civilizations, monuments, history.
General term for having lived or existed for a long time; less specific about magnitude of age.
Suggests something that has existed for a very long time (often a problem, belief or tradition).
Applies mainly to objects of considerable age with value as antiques; emphasizes collectibility or style.
Refers to something important in history or having historical significance rather than merely old.
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Refers to something from a very distant past, often used for civilizations, monuments, history.
The ancient city was founded more than two thousand years ago.
Этот древний город был основан более двух тысяч лет назад.
General term for having lived or existed for a long time; less specific about magnitude of age.
The old church still stands in the village.
Старая церковь до сих пор стоит в деревне.
Suggests something that has existed for a very long time (often a problem, belief or tradition).
That's an age-old question with no easy answer.
Это вековой вопрос, у которого нет простого ответа.
Applies mainly to objects of considerable age with value as antiques; emphasizes collectibility or style.
She collects antique porcelain from the 18th century.
Она собирает антикварный фарфор XVIII века.
Refers to something important in history or having historical significance rather than merely old.
Their journey became a historic event in the country's independence movement.
Их путешествие стало историческим событием в движении страны за независимость.
Means outdated or no longer in normal use; often applies to language, forms or practices.
The law uses archaic terms that modern readers find confusing.
В законе используются архаичные термины, которые современным читателям кажутся запутанными.
Emphasizes respectability and dignity gained through age or status rather than mere age.
The venerable university has educated generations of leaders.
Почтенный университет воспитал поколения лидеров.
Implies wear and visible signs of age; often about objects, style or clichés.
The timeworn leather of the chair told of years of use.
Потертая временем кожа кресла говорила о годах использования.
Describes practices, traditions or methods respected because they have been used for a long time.
They follow time-honored techniques in making the cheese.
Они следуют проверенным временем методам при производстве сыра.
Focuses on duration — something that has existed or persisted for a long time, often used for problems or agreements.
They have a long-standing dispute over the boundary.
У них давний спор по поводу границы.
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ancient translation: древний. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ancient
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
ancient translation
древний
ancient examples
An ancient temple stands on the hilltop.
ancient transcription
/ˈeɪnʃənt/, /ˈeɪnʃənt/
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ancient meaning: what does it mean?
very old
ancient pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ancient is pronounced as /ˈeɪnʃənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ancient definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
An ancient temple stands on the hilltop. Translation: Древний храм стоит на вершине холма.
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