antiquity

US /ænˈtɪk.wə.t̬i/
UK /ænˈtɪk.wə.t̬i/
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1.

古代, 古时

the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages

:
The museum houses artifacts from antiquity.
博物馆收藏着来自古代的文物。
Many philosophical ideas originated in antiquity.
许多哲学思想起源于古代
2.

古老性, 年代久远

the quality of being ancient

:
The antiquity of the ruins was evident.
这些遗址的古老性显而易见。
The document's antiquity was confirmed by carbon dating.
该文件的古老性通过碳定年法得到证实。