age

• 名词，指人或事物存在的时间长度，即年龄；也可指历史上的一个时期或时代，或指年老的状态。

A noun referring to the length of time a person or thing has existed, or the state of being old.

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1. Time of existenceA1formal

   The number of years a person or thing has lived or existed.

   年龄

   • She is 25 years of age.
   • What is the age of this building?
   • The tree is over 100 years old in age.

   同义词durationexistencelifelifetime

2. Period in historyB1formal

   A particular period of history or time.

   时代

   • The Stone Age was a prehistoric period.
   • We live in the digital age.
   • The Renaissance was a golden age of art.

   同义词eonepocheragenerationperiodtime

3. Stage of lifeB1formal

   A distinct stage in life or development.

   年龄阶段

   • He's at an awkward age between childhood and adulthood.
   • The middle age brings many changes.
   • Old age can be challenging but rewarding.

   同义词eraperiodphasepointseasonstagetime

   反义词adolescencechildhoodinfancyyouth

• 动词，指随时间推移而变老或成长的过程。

A verb used to indicate the process of growing older or maturing over time.

1. Become olderA1formal

   To grow older, typically showing physical or mental changes over time.

   变老

   • Everyone ages as time passes.
   • She aged gracefully over the years.
   • The wine ages in oak barrels for better flavor.

   同义词maturesenesce

   反义词rejuvenate

2. Cause to mature or deteriorateB1informal

   To make something or someone appear older or more mature.

   使显老

   • The stress aged him beyond his years.
   • The sun aged the paper quickly.
   • Hard work aged the machine prematurely.

   同义词developmaturemellowripenseason

   反义词rejuvenate