the ancients

language: zh

definitions

  1. people who lived in ancient times, especially in classical Greece and Rome
    zh: 古代的人,特别是古希腊和古罗马时期的人
  2. ancient civilizations or cultures, such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome
    zh: 古代文明或文化,如埃及、希腊和罗马

examples

  1. The ancients believed that the gods controlled the weather.

    古人相信神灵控制天气。

  2. The ancients developed sophisticated systems of philosophy and law.

    古人发展了复杂的哲学和法律体系。