venerable

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a. 庄严的, 值得尊敬的

发音

其它 /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/

词形变化

more venerable 比较级 most venerable 最高级

别名

ven Ven.

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.

    德高望重的

  2. 2.

    Worthy of reverence.

    可敬

  3. 3.

    Ancient, antiquated or archaic.

  4. 4.

    Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.

  5. 5.

    Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.

词汇关系

形容词

同义词 2

august revered

近义相关 3

old honorable honourable

词源

From Middle French vénérable, from Old French, from Latin venerabilis.

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