"yesteryear" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 往昔
• 昔日

Definition

一种诗意或文学性的说法，用来指过去的时代，尤其是很久以前或上一代人的时期。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“yesteryear” 多用于正式、文学或怀旧场合，在日常对话中少见。常出现在文章、老歌或回忆性语境。“of yesteryear”用来描述久远的事物。

Examples

Yesteryear was a time of simpler technology.

**往昔**是技术更简单的时代。

Many people remember the traditions of yesteryear.

许多人记得**昔日**的传统。

He often talks about heroes from yesteryear.

他经常谈论**往昔**的英雄。

The music of yesteryear brings back so many memories.

**昔日**的音乐唤起许多回忆。

Movies from yesteryear had a different charm.

**往昔**的电影有着不一样的魅力。

People say the sports stars of yesteryear were true legends.

大家都说**往昔**的体育明星是名副其实的传奇。