venerable
/ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ 形容词 C2中文： 德高望重的、可敬
- Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
- Worthy of reverence.
- Ancient, antiquated or archaic.
- Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.
- Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.
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The marchioness raised her head at this word, and beholding the man who so forcibly reminded her of her deeply-regretted child, who still lived for her in Valentine, she felt touched at the name of mother, and bursting into tears, she fell on her knees before an armchair, where she buried her venerable head.
I spent a few minutes in assisting a venerable Italian priest, who was endeavouring to make a porter understand, in his broken English, that his luggage was to be booked through to Paris.
No doubt you will find some sights to amuse you in this venerable city, and I hope to bring back a more favourable report to you before evening.”
“A threadbare and venerable device, but useful upon occasion.
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