English Dictionary

ancient

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

adj

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

The ancient ruins of the city attract tourists from all over the world.

意味（1）

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

an ancient city

意味（2）

Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.

an ancient author

意味（3）

(history) Relating to antiquity as a primarily European historical period; the time before the Middle Ages.

意味（4）

(obsolete) Experienced; versed.

approved by the consent of the moste ancient doctors of the Churche [part of the book title]

意味（5）

(obsolete) Former; sometime.

They mourned their ancient leader lost.