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

• Whether crinkled or cut out, print's age-old medium is a material of modern design.
  不管是弄皱还是剪切，印刷业的古老介质变成了现代设计的材料。
• The age-old stigma associated with the disease remains an obstacle to self-reporting and early treatment.
  自古以来与该病相联系的污名仍然是自报和早期治疗的一个障碍。
• Ownership is an age-old notion.
  所有权是一个由来已久的概念。
• The flute is one of the age-old instruments with long history of evolution.
  作为最古老的乐器之一的长笛，它的发展历史极为漫长，同时又充满了曲折。
• The age-old Kungfu for bodybuilding and self-defense has gained widespread popularity in its history.
  在历史上用于健身、自卫的古老功夫得到了广泛的喜爱。
• The age-old Chinese culture becomes a strong bond for ethnic harmony and national unity.
  悠久的中华文化，成为维系民族团结和国家统一的牢固纽带。
• It's an age-old puzzle that's stumped generations of scientists.
  这是一个困扰了世代科学家的千古谜题。
• 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。
• Her face was filled with the age-old cunning of a woman.
  她的脸充满了一个女人的世故奸诈。
• 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。