hoary

US /ˈhɔːr.i/
UK /ˈhɔːr.i/
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1.

灰白的, 白发的, 年老的

having gray or white hair; aged

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The hoary old man sat by the fireplace, telling stories of his youth.
那位白发苍苍的老人坐在壁炉旁，讲述着他年轻时的故事。
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His long, hoary beard reached his chest.
他那长长的灰白胡须垂到胸前。
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gray-hairedwhite-hairedagedancientvenerable
2.

古老的, 陈旧的, 老掉牙的

very old and well-known; ancient

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The tradition is a hoary custom, passed down through generations.
这个传统是一个古老的习俗，代代相传。
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He repeated the same hoary jokes, much to everyone's annoyance.
他重复着那些老掉牙的笑话，让所有人都很恼火。
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ancientvenerableoldtime-honoredhackneyedtrite
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hoary fox