Brenda looks after her aged mother. 布伦达照顾她年迈的母亲。

the age-old problem of poverty 由来已久的贫穷问题

a game that many see as the ancestor of basketball 一种被许多人认为是篮球原型的游戏

an ancient city/book/tradition 古城/古书/古老的传统

There are plans to modernize the antiquated telephone system. 有计划要将陈旧的电话系统进行现代化升级。

antique furniture 古董家具

archaic language 废弃的语言

His views seem like a survival from the nineteenth century.

She would often be seen driving around town in her battered old car. 人们经常看见她开着她那辆老破车满城转。

a beat-up old bicycle 破旧的自行车

a clapped-out old car 破烂的旧汽车

down-at-heel offices 破旧的办公室

the last game played at that grand old stadium 在大体育馆举行的最后一场比赛

the historic city of York 历史名城约克

a mangy old jumper 破旧的工作服

He was like a knight of old. 他就像是一个旧时的骑士。

A lot of old people live alone. 许多老人独自生活。

There's an old belief that animals can predict earthquakes. 有个古老的看法认为动物能预知地震。

‘Thy' is an old way of saying ‘your'. Thy是your的旧式说法。

an oldish man 上了点年纪的人

The office computer system is hopelessly outdated. 办公室的计算机系统早就老掉牙了。

out-of-date technology 过时的技术

period costumes/furniture 当时特有的服饰/家具

The ban on fund-raising activities is a relic from the previous administration. 有关募捐活动的禁令是前任政府的遗留物。

a rickety staircase/table/chair 摇摇晃晃的楼梯/桌子/椅子

shabby clothes/furniture/buildings 破旧的衣服/家具/建筑

The film seems to be a throwback to the 1970s. 这部电影好像是对20世纪70年代的重现。

time-worn stone 磨损的石头

All the dancers and musicians wore traditional costumes. 所有的舞蹈演员和乐师都穿着传统服装。

vintage motorcycles/cars/fighter planes 老式摩托车/汽车/战斗机

a pair of worn blue jeans 一条磨破了的蓝色牛仔裤

dirty worn out shoes 又脏又破的鞋子