eldest
英 [ˈel.dɪst]
美 [ˈel.dɪst]
- adj. 最年长的;年事最高的(old的最高级)
- n. 最年长者
将“eldest”与“elephant”(大象)结合记忆。想象在森林里,一只大象因为年纪最大而被称为“elephant”,因此在英语中,年纪最大的人或物用“eldest”来表示。这种方法通过一个形象的联想帮助记忆单词的含义。
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- 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 Superseded by oldest since 16c.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.).
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。
- 4. David was the eldest of three boys.
- 戴维是3个男孩中年龄最大的一个。
- 5. The eldest child was a daughter called Fiona.
- 老大是个女孩,名叫菲奥娜。