aging

• 美国拼写法，等同于“ageing”，指变老的过程，或随时间推移而老化、磨损、衰退。

The American English spelling of 'ageing', referring to the process of growing older or becoming worn over time.

1. Becoming olderA2formal

   The process of growing older, especially referring to people or living things.

   变老的

   • The aging population needs better healthcare services.
   • She takes care of her aging parents.
   • Aging athletes often face challenges in competition.

   同义词senescent

2. Showing signs of ageB1informal

   Appearing old or worn due to age.

   老化的

   • The aging building required major renovations.
   • His aging car finally broke down on the highway.
   • The aging furniture gave the room a vintage feel.

   同义词agedancientdecrepitelderlyoldtimewornweatheredworn

   反义词agelessfreshnewyoungyouthful

• 变老的过程或状态；指人或事物随时间推移而逐渐衰老、老化。

A noun referring to the process of growing older or the state of being old.

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1. Process of growing olderB1formal

   The natural process of becoming older, typically associated with physical and mental decline.

   衰老过程

   • Aging is an inevitable part of life.
   • Scientists are researching ways to slow down aging.
   • The study focused on the effects of aging on memory.

   同义词senescence

   反义词rejuvenation

2. Aging populationB2formal

   The demographic phenomenon where the proportion of older people in a society increases.

   人口老龄化

   • Many countries face challenges from an aging population.
   • Government policies address issues of an aging population.
   • Healthcare costs rise due to the aging population.

3. Maturing of productsC1formalculinary

   The process of allowing food, wine, or cheese to mature and improve in flavor.

   陈化

   • The aging of the cheese enhances its rich flavor.
   • Proper aging of whiskey requires years in oak barrels.
   • The wine benefits from careful aging in the cellar.

   同义词curingmaturationmellowingripeningseasoning

• 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