antiquity

• 名词，指古代，尤指中世纪以前的时期；也可指古老、年代久远的性质，或指古董、古物。

A noun referring to the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages, or the quality of being very old, or an object from ancient times.

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1. Ancient historical periodB2formal

   The era of history before the Middle Ages, especially in Europe and the Mediterranean.

   古代

   • The study of antiquity reveals much about early civilizations.
   • Many philosophers from antiquity still influence modern thought.
   • Artifacts from antiquity are displayed in the museum.

2. Great age or oldnessB2formal

   The quality of being extremely old or ancient.

   古老

   • The antiquity of the ruins amazed the archaeologists.
   • The building's antiquity gives it a unique charm.
   • Documents of great antiquity are kept in climate-controlled vaults.

   同义词ageagednessancientnesshoarinessoldness

   反义词freshnessmodernitynewnessnovelty

3. Ancient artifactB2formal

   An object or work of art that has survived from ancient times.

   古代文物

   • The museum has a fine collection of Greek antiquities.
   • He donated several Roman antiquities to the local gallery.
   • The dealer specializes in Egyptian antiquities.

   同义词antiqueartifactrelic