early 15c., "worthy of respect," from Old French venerable and directly from Latin venerabilis "worthy of reverence or respect," from venerari "to worship, revere" (see veneration). As a title, used in reference to ecclesiastics (in the Anglican church, specifically of archdeacons) or those who had obtained the first degree of canonization. Related: Venerably; venerability.
中文解释
1、vener- + -able.
实用例句
1. Venerable dailies such as the Tokyo Times have shut down.
像《东京时报》之类的一些有名望的日报已经停刊了。来自柯林斯例句
2. Her Chinese friends referred to the Empress as their venerable ancestor.
她的中国朋友们说这位女皇是他们值得敬仰的祖先。来自柯林斯例句
3. Columbia was a young city compared to venerable Charleston.
与历史悠久的查尔斯顿相比，哥伦比亚是个年轻的城市。来自柯林斯例句
4. a venerable old man
德高望重的老人来自《权威词典》
5. We plan to visit the venerable ruins of the abbey.
