Antiquity is the distant past, especially the time of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
例句
...famous monuments of classical antiquity...古典时期的著名纪念碑The town was famous in antiquity for its white bulls.该镇在古时以其白色公牛闻名。
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古迹;古建筑;古物
Antiquities are things such as buildings, statues, or coins that were made in ancient times and have survived to the present day.
例句
...collectors of Roman antiquities.古罗马时期物品的收藏家
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古老;年代悠久
The antiquity of something is its great age.
例句
...a town of great antiquity...历史悠久的小镇It indicates the antiquity of the tradition.这表明该传统源远流长。
英汉词典释义
n.
古老;年代久远;(尤指中世纪前流传下来的);古代
The museum contains the remains of Chinese antiquity.博物馆藏有古代的遗物。The origins of this ancient structure are lost in antiquity.这座古建筑的由来已经失传了。Acupuncture has been used as medical means since antiquity in China.针灸在中国自远古以来就被用作医疗手段了。Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes since antiquity.大麻自远古以来就被作为药用。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe