Age
01
年龄, 岁
the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive
例子
Age is just a number; it does n't define your capabilities.
年龄只是一个数字；它不定义你的能力。
He looks younger than his actual age.
他看起来比实际年龄年轻。
02
时代, 纪元
a period of history identified with a particular event
例子
During the age of exploration, many new lands and trade routes were discovered.
在探索时代，许多新的土地和贸易路线被发现。
The age of enlightenment brought about significant philosophical and scientific advancements.
启蒙时代带来了重大的哲学和科学进步。
03
年龄
a specific period in a person's life, typically measured in years, at which certain rights, qualifications, or responsibilities are attained
例子
In many countries, the legal driving age is 18 years old.
在许多国家，法定驾驶年龄是18岁。
Citizens gain the right to vote upon reaching the age of 18.
公民在达到18岁时获得投票权。
04
年龄, 老年
the later period of a person's life, often associated with seniority, wisdom, or the onset of old age
例子
With the age, she gained a wealth of experience and insight.
随着年龄的增长，她获得了丰富的经验和洞察力。
Many people choose to travel and explore new hobbies during their age.
许多人在他们的年龄期间选择旅行和探索新的爱好。
to age
例子
As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes, including changes in skin elasticity and muscle tone.
随着我们变老，我们的身体会经历自然的变化，包括皮肤弹性和肌肉张力的变化。
People age at different rates, influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and health factors.
人们以不同的速度变老，受遗传、生活方式和健康因素的影响。
1.1
使变老, 让看起来更老
to make someone or something look older than it actually is
Transitive: to age sb/sth
例子
The makeup artist aged the actor with special effects for the role.
化妆师用特效为角色老化了演员。
Smoking can age the skin, leading to wrinkles and dryness.
吸烟会老化皮肤，导致皱纹和干燥。
1.2
使变老, 老化
to make someone or something become older or show signs of aging
Transitive: to age sb
例子
The hardships of life had aged him, leaving lines on his face.
生活的艰辛使他变老，脸上留下了皱纹。
Her constant worry seemed to age her faster than her peers.
她不断的忧虑似乎让她比同龄人更快地变老。
02
陈化, 老化
to allow something to mature or develop over time
Transitive: to age an alcoholic drink
例子
They aged the wine in oak barrels to deepen its flavor.
他们在橡木桶中陈酿葡萄酒以加深其风味。
The wine cellar is used to age the finest bottles under ideal conditions.
酒窖用于在理想条件下陈酿最好的酒瓶。
