"olden" in Chinese (Simplified)
古老的古時候的
Definition
“Olden” 指的是很久以前的年代,通常用来形容古老的事物或人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Olden” 较为文雅,多见于文学、诗歌或历史语境,如 'in olden times'。日常对话中更常用 old 或 ancient,单独使用较少,常配合 days、times。
Examples
People in the olden days traveled by horse and carriage.
在**古老的**时代,人们靠马车出行。
Castles from the olden times still stand today.
来自**古时**的城堡至今依然屹立。
In olden stories, heroes often go on long adventures.
在**古老的**故事里,英雄常常踏上长途冒险。
You often hear about brave knights from the olden days in fairy tales.
在童话故事里,经常会听到**古时**勇敢骑士的传说。
My grandmother loves to talk about how different life was in the olden times.
我奶奶很喜欢讲**古时候**的生活有多不一样。
The festival celebrates traditions from olden times that most people have forgotten.
这个节日庆祝**古时候**的传统,大多数人已经遗忘。