the aging of [noun]
该结构强调某一事物变老或成熟的过程,‘the aging of + 名词’常译作‘……的老化/老龄化’。
The aging of the population is a major social issue.
人口老龄化是一个重大的社会问题。
老化;衰老;变老
陈化;熟成;生物衰老;细胞老化;磨损;损耗;做旧;仿古处理;变老或变得更成熟的过程。
The natural process of becoming older or more mature.
变老或变得更成熟的过程。
The process of becoming older or more mature.
经静置陈化获得优良品质
acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
故意使某物(如古董)显得(或在科幻中变得)比实际更老的过程。
The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.
生物体逐渐衰老并显现年龄增长影响的过程
the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
随时间推移,大分子、细胞、组织和器官损伤的积累;健康、活动能力、活力及身体功能逐渐丧失,最终导致生物学死亡。
The accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time; the progressing loss of health, mobility, vibrancy and body functionality, resulting in biological death.
磨损;损耗。
Wear; wear and tear.
Using sunscreen regularly can slow down the aging of the skin.
定期使用防晒霜可以延缓皮肤老化。
用法提示:aging为名词,表示皮肤变老的过程。
The aging of the population puts pressure on the healthcare system.
人口老龄化给医疗系统带来了压力。
用法提示:aging为名词,描述人口变老的过程。
She worries that aging will lead to a loss of independence.
她担心衰老会导致失去独立性。
用法提示:aging为名词,指变老的过程。
该结构强调某一事物变老或成熟的过程,‘the aging of + 名词’常译作‘……的老化/老龄化’。
The aging of the population is a major social issue.
人口老龄化是一个重大的社会问题。
‘signs of aging’是常见搭配,表示老化、磨损的痕迹;aging 在此作介词 of 的宾语。
The old painting shows signs of aging.
这幅旧画显示出老化迹象。
此处 aging 为不可数名词,作主语,用系表结构说明其性质。
Aging is inevitable for all living things.
衰老对所有生物都是不可避免的。
Senescence 是生物学或医学用语,强调机体或细胞的生理性衰老,语气正式;日常口语和人口、社会话题多用 aging。
Growing old 是口语化的动名词短语,带个人感受;aging 更正式,也用于群体/宏观概念。两者都不用于奶酪、酒类的‘陈化’。
grammar · medium
易错句子What is the aging of this ancient tree?
正确表达What is the age of this ancient tree?
aging 指“变老/衰老的过程”,而“年龄(存在时间)”应用 age。汉语的“年龄”容易导致误用 aging,此处只需将 aging 改为 age 即可保持原意。
grammar · medium
易错句子People in their aging often have health problems.
正确表达People in their old age often have health problems.
aging 表示“逐渐变老的过程”,表示“晚年/老年时期”要用 old age。将 aging 改为 old age 纠正了词义混淆。
grammar · medium
易错句子The aging for the population is a serious concern.
正确表达The aging of the population is a serious concern.
表示“某事物的老化/衰老过程”时,aging 后接 of 引出过程的对象,不能用 for。for 在汉语中常对应“对于”,但英语此处用 of 才正确。
对应 aging 的“变老/衰老”义项,指重新变得年轻的过程;aging 是随时间变老,rejuvenation 是恢复年轻。注意它不与“陈化/熟成”或“古董做旧”等义项构成反义。
对应 aging 的“变老/衰老”义项,作名词指年轻的状态;aging 是动态过程,youth 是静态状态。若需强调“使变年轻”的过程,应使用 rejuvenation。
aging 是名词,指“变老的过程”;age 作动词时强调“变老”这一动作或状态,且 age 还可作名词表示“年龄”。
aging 是名词,表示“变老的过程”;elderly 是形容词,用来描述人“年老的”,不能表示过程。
aging 泛指人或物变老的过程;senescence 是生物学术语,特指生物体、细胞或器官随年龄增长而衰退的过程。
人口老龄化;老龄人口
The aging population is putting pressure on the healthcare system.
人口老龄化正给医疗保健系统带来压力。
衰老过程
Scientists are studying the aging process to find ways to slow it down.
科学家正在研究衰老过程,以寻找减缓衰老的方法。
居家养老;原地养老
Many older adults prefer aging in place to moving into a care facility.
许多老年人更愿意居家养老,而不是搬进养老机构。
老龄化社会
An aging society needs more healthcare workers and pensions.
老龄化社会需要更多医疗保健工作者和养老金。
过早衰老;早衰
Excessive sun exposure can cause premature aging of the skin.
过度日晒会导致皮肤过早衰老。
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词根(同根词:aged, ageism, ageless)
指寿命的长短,与衰老过程密切相关。
研究衰老及其社会、心理和生物层面的学科。
与年龄增长相关的常见疾病,常出现在衰老讨论中。
皮肤老化的典型外部表现。
与老年阶段相关的社会角色转变。
优雅地老去
She is aging gracefully and still looks wonderful.
她优雅地老去,看起来依然很棒。
像美酒一样越陈越香
His music is aging like fine wine.
他的音乐像美酒一样越陈越香。
居家养老
Many seniors prefer aging in place rather than moving to a care facility.
许多老年人更喜欢居家养老,而不是搬进养老机构。
变老是一个非凡的过程,让你成为你一直应该成为的那个人。
The musician David Bowie once said that aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.
音乐人大卫·鲍伊曾说,变老是一个非凡的过程,让你成为你一直应该成为的那个人。
变老不是失去青春,而是充满机遇与力量的新阶段。
The feminist writer Betty Friedan argued that aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.
女权主义作家贝蒂·弗里丹认为,变老不是失去青春,而是充满机遇与力量的新阶段。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.
健康老龄化;健康衰老
Regular exercise and a balanced diet contribute to healthy aging.
定期锻炼和均衡饮食有助于健康老龄化。