antiquing

• 指寻找、收藏或购买古董的活动或爱好，常在古董店、集市或拍卖会上进行。

A noun referring to the activity or hobby of searching for, collecting, or buying antiques, often at shops, fairs, or auctions.

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1. Shopping for antiquesB2informalamerican

   The activity of visiting shops, markets, or auctions to buy antique items.

   淘古董

   • We spent the afternoon antiquing in the countryside.
   • She loves antiquing for vintage furniture on weekends.
   • Antiquing is a popular hobby among collectors.

2. Furniture finishing techniqueB2informalamerican

   A decorative technique used to make new furniture look old or aged.

   仿古做旧工艺

   • He learned antiquing to restore old cabinets.
   • The table was finished with a special antiquing glaze.
   • Antiquing gives furniture a charming, vintage appearance.

   同义词agingdistressing

• 使某物呈现古董的外观；以及寻找或收藏古董。

A verb meaning to give an antique appearance to something, or to search for or collect antiques.

1. Make look oldB2formal

   To give something an aged or vintage appearance, often through artificial means.

   做旧

   • They antique the furniture by applying a special paint technique.
   • She learned how to antique mirrors for home decor.
   • The craftsman antiques the metal to create a rustic look.

   同义词agedistresspatinatepatinizeweather

   反义词modernizerefreshrenewrestoreupdate