Old World
US /ˌoʊld ˈwɜːrld/
UK /ˌəʊld ˈwɜːld/
名词
1.
旧世界
Europe, Asia, and Africa, regarded collectively as the part of the world known to Europeans before the discovery of the Americas.
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Many familiar plants and animals were introduced to the Americas from the Old World.
许多熟悉的动植物都是从旧世界引入美洲的。
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The Silk Road was a vital trade route connecting the East and West of the Old World.
丝绸之路是连接旧世界东西方的重要贸易路线。
2.
旧世界的, 老派的
relating to or characteristic of an earlier or traditional time, especially in a way that is seen as charming or quaint.
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The hotel had an Old World charm with its antique furniture and classic decor.
这家酒店以其古董家具和经典装饰，散发着旧世界的魅力。
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His manners were very Old World, always opening doors for ladies and standing when they entered.
他的举止非常老派，总是为女士开门，并在她们进来时起身。