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aged

UK //ˈeɪdʒɪd//US //ˈeɪdʒd//

词源

源自中古英语 'aged',来自古法语 'agé',最终源于拉丁语 'aetas'(意为年龄或时间)。

adjective

❶ 指人或动物已经达到一定年龄的,通常用于描述老年人或经过长时间的事物。

“The aged man walked slowly with a cane.”

(那位老人拄着拐杖缓慢地行走。)

“She takes care of her aged parents at home.”

(她在家里照顾年迈的父母。)

同义词:elderly, old, mature, ancient, vintage

verb

❶ 指人或事物随着时间的流逝而变老或成熟,常用于描述酒、奶酪等需要时间陈化的物品。

“The wine is aged in oak barrels for five years.”

(这种葡萄酒在橡木桶中陈化了五年。)

“His experiences have aged him beyond his years.”

(他的经历让他看起来比实际年龄更老。)

同义词:mature, ripen, season, develop, mellow

常见短语

aged care — 指为老年人提供的护理或医疗服务,通常用于描述养老院或家庭护理。

“She works in aged care, helping elderly patients with daily tasks.”

(她在老年护理行业工作,帮助老年患者完成日常事务。)

well-aged — 形容经过长时间保存或陈化后达到理想状态的事物,常用于酒、奶酪等。

“The chef served a well-aged steak with a rich flavor.”

(厨师端上了一块风味浓郁的熟成牛排。)