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eldest是什么意思

  • 英式英标[\'ɛldɪst]
  • 美式音标[\'eldɪst]

adj. 最年长的;年事最高的(old的最高级)

n. 最年长者

英文词源

eldest (adj.)
Old English (Mercian) eldrost "most advanced in age, that was born first," superlative of eald, ald "old" (see old). Superseded by oldest since 16c. Compare elder (adj.).

实用例句

1. Warren's eldest son is an art student, at St Martin's.
沃伦的大儿子是圣马丁学院艺术系的学生。来自柯林斯例句
2. His eldest son Joseph carried on his father's traditions.
他的长子约瑟夫继承了乃父的传统。来自柯林斯例句
3. The two eldest are already doing well at Kings Wood.
年纪最长的两个现在已经在金斯伍德念书,成绩都不错。来自柯林斯例句
4. David was the eldest of three boys.
戴维是3个男孩中年龄最大的一个。来自柯林斯例句
5. The eldest child was a daughter called Fiona.
老大是个女孩,名叫菲奥娜。来自柯林斯例句

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