age
名詞
定義 age 名詞
time
- A1CountableUncountable
the length of time that someone or something has been alive or has existed
How old is that monument?
What is your child's age?
I'd say he is about the same age as me.
history
- B1Countable
a specific period in history
the Victorian era
the Information Age
the Space Age
aging
- C2Uncountable
the process of growing older
Her back was bent by the passing of years.
This cheese/wine will taste better after a period of time.
Her temper has not improved as she's grown older!
片語 age 名詞
- ages
A considerable or seemingly long period of time.
• This task took me ages to complete.
- act your age!
This phrase is used to tell someone to stop behaving in an immature way and to act in a manner more appropriate for their age.
• You need to start acting your age and stop behaving like a child.
- the age of consent
The legally specified age at which an individual is considered old enough to consent to sexual activity.
• Last year, the state finally raised the age of consent to 16.
動詞
定義 age 動詞
- TransitiveIntransitive
to become or appear older
She looks much older than when we last met.
- TransitiveIntransitive
to mature or cause something to mature, in flavor or quality.
The white wine has aged in oak barrels for a decade.
後綴
定義 age 後綴
action
used to form nouns that refer to the action or result of something
blockade
constriction
depletion
state
used to form nouns that refer to a state or condition
enslavement
alliance
deficiency
place
used to form nouns that are names of places
children's home
parsonage
成語
- come of age
To reach the age at which one is legally considered an adult.
• He has come of age and can now vote.