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ancient (adjective)

수천 년 전과 같이 아주 먼 과거의 시대에 속하는 것. 고대 로마인들은 거대한 제국을 건설했습니다.

💬 例文

"My grandfather has an ancient radio in the attic that still works."

💡 覚え方のコツ

Think of 'An' + 'cient' (sounds like 'cent'). It takes many 'cents' (centuries) to become 'ancient.'

🏛️ 由来

🔗 類義語
antique prehistoric aged venerable archaic
⚠️ よくある間違い

Calling a 20-year-old car ancient. → Calling a 20-year-old car old or vintage.

Spelling it 'anceint'. → Spelling it 'ancient'.