age-old

英 [ˌeɪdʒ ˈəʊld]

美 [ˌeɪdʒ ˈoʊld]

adj.  古老的; 已存在很久的

Collins.1

牛津词典

adj.

• 古老的；已存在很久的
  having existed for a very long time
  1. an age-old custom/problem
     古老的风俗；由来已久的问题

柯林斯词典

• ADJ （故事、传统或问题）古老的，已存在很久的
  Anage-oldstory, tradition, or problem has existed for many generations or centuries.
  1. This age-old struggle for control had led to untold bloody wars.
     这场由来已久的对控制权的争夺已经引发了无数流血的战争。

英英释义

adj

• belonging to or lasting from times long ago
  1. age-old customs
  2. the antique fear that days would dwindle away to complete darkness
  Synonym:antique

双语例句

• This is a relatively modern change in the age-old custom of the arranged marriage.
  这是在古老的包办婚姻习俗方面一个比较时新的转变。
• Some very refined results may be expected in this age-old interaction.
  在这么长期的、古老的关系的相互作用中，可以预料会出现某些非常精微的结果。
• My grandfather has many age-old stories.
  我祖父有许多古老的故事。
• There are time and tested age-old cosmetics which can be prepared at home.
  有时间和测试古老的化妆品，可在家里准备。
• We have forgotten the age-old fact that God speaks chiefly through dreams and visions.
  我们已经遗忘这一古老的事实：上帝主要通过梦和幻觉来倾诉。
• With it lavoister explained the age-old mystery of burning.
  拉瓦锡以此揭开了年代久远的燃烧秘密。
• Bureaucracy is an age-old and complex historical phenomenon.
  官僚主义是一种长期存在的、复杂的历史现象。
• Our hosts in the sky will expect us to honor this age-old custom.
  我们天上的主人也将期待着我们能遵守这个老风俗。
• He tries to negotiate the age-old problem of individuality, not with concepts, but with material things.
  他不是用概念，而是用实实在在的东西试图探索由来已久的个性化问题。
• We can only try to hold fast to the age-old values of honesty, decency and concern for others
  我们只能努力坚守那些古老的价值观：诚实、正派、关心他人。