英文英文字典

英文英文字典

古腾堡计划中的在线英语-英语词典

Ancient的结果

Ancient (a.)

Old; that happened or existed in former times, usually at a great distance of time; belonging to times long past; specifically applied to the times before the fall of the Roman empire; -- opposed to modern; as, ancient authors, literature, history; ancient days.

Ancient (a.)

Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle.

Ancient (a.)

Known for a long time, or from early times; -- opposed to recent or new; as, the ancient continent.

Ancient (a.)

Dignified, like an aged man; magisterial; venerable.

Ancient (a.)

Experienced; versed.

Ancient (a.)

Former; sometime.

Ancient (n.)

Those who lived in former ages, as opposed to the moderns.

Ancient (n.)

An aged man; a patriarch. Hence: A governor; a ruler; a person of influence.

Ancient (n.)

A senior; an elder; a predecessor.

Ancient (n.)

One of the senior members of the Inns of Court or of Chancery.

Ancient (n.)

An ensign or flag.

Ancient (n.)

The bearer of a flag; an ensign.