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antiquity/ænˈtikwiti/n. (pl. -ies) 1 ancient times, esp. the period before the Middle Ages 古代(尤指中世纪以前) 2 great age 古老的，经久的 a city of great antiquity 古老的城市 3 (usu. in pl. 通常用复数) physical remains or relics from ancient times, esp. buildings and works of art 古迹，古代遗物(尤指建筑物和艺术作品) 4 (in pl. 用复数) customs, events, etc., of ancient times 古老习俗；古代事件 5 the people of ancient times regarded collectively 古人(总称) [Middle English via Old French antiquité from Latin antiquitas -tatis, from antiquus: see ANTIQUE] |