aged

• 描述某人或某物已经年老或存在了很长时间。也可指食物或酒经过长时间存放而变得成熟或陈化。

Describes someone or something that is old or has lived for a long time.

1. Old or elderlyA2formal

   Having lived for a long time; advanced in years.

   年老的

   • The aged man walked slowly with a cane.
   • She volunteers at a home for the aged.
   • The aged couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

   同义词ancientelderlylong-livedoldoldenseniorvenerable

   反义词juvenileyoungyouthful

2. Having a specific ageA2formal

   Used to indicate the age of a person or thing.

   年龄为……的

   • The child, aged five, started school today.
   • A man aged 40 was arrested for the crime.
   • The building, aged over 200 years, is a historical landmark.

   同义词old

3. Matured or improved with timeB1formal

   Describing something that has been allowed to mature or develop over time, often improving in quality.

   陈年的

   • Aged cheese has a stronger flavor.
   • The aged wine was served at the dinner.
   • Aged wood gives furniture a rustic look.

   同义词developedmaturedmellowedripenedseasoned

   反义词freshgreenimmaturenewyoung

• 名词，指老年人这一群体（总称）；也可作形容词，形容某人或某物年老或陈旧。

A noun referring to elderly people collectively, or an adjective describing someone or something that is old or advanced in years.

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1. Elderly peopleB1formal

   A collective term for older people, typically those of advanced age.

   老年人

   • The aged require special care and attention.
   • The government provides pensions for the aged.
   • Volunteers visit the aged in nursing homes.

   同义词elderlyold

• 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