old
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/əʊld/
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/əʊld/
having a certain age
The old tree was over 100 years old.
那棵老樹已經超過100歲了。
having lived for many years
My old grandmother still walks every day.
我年邁的祖母仍然每天散步。
elderly people
The old often need more help than the young.
老年人通常比年輕人需要更多幫助。
existing or used for a long time
This old book has been in our family for generations.
這本舊書在我們家已經傳了好幾代了。
from the past
She found an old photo of her parents when they were young.
她找到了一張父母年輕時的舊照片。
replaced by something new
We sold our old car and bought a new one.
我們賣掉了舊車,買了一輛新車。
known for a long time
This old song always makes me happy.
這首老歌總是讓我開心。
showing affection or familiarity
Come here, you old silly!
過來,你這個老傻瓜!