"venerable" in Chinese (Simplified)
德高望重的令人敬仰的
Definition
用来形容因年龄、智慧或品格而值得深深尊敬的人或事物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式或文学用语。多用于形容因高龄、成就或道德受人尊敬的人(如长者、宗教领袖)或有悠久历史的机构。不适合用在年轻人或日常随意场合。
Examples
The venerable professor taught at the university for over fifty years.
这位**德高望重的**教授在大学任教五十多年。
She addressed the venerable community leader with great respect.
她非常尊重地称呼那位**德高望重的**社区领袖。
The temple is a venerable building, over 300 years old.
这座寺庙是一座**令人敬仰的**建筑,已有三百多年历史。
People travel from all over to seek advice from this venerable monk.
人们从各地前来寻求这位**德高望重的**僧人的建议。
Our city’s most venerable tradition is the spring festival, celebrated for centuries.
我们城市最**令人敬仰的**传统就是庆祝已久的春季节。
After a long and venerable career, she retired to write her memoirs.
经过长期**德高望重的**职业生涯,她退休写回忆录。