immemorial

英 [ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl] 美 [ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl]

adj.  古老的; 远古的; 无法追忆的

GRE法律

BNC.20485 / COCA.23735



牛津词典

adj.

  1. 古老的;远古的;无法追忆的
    that has existed for longer than people can remember
    1. an immemorial tradition
      古老的传统
    2. My family has lived in this area from time immemorial (= for hundreds of years) .
      我的家族在这个地区已经生活了不知有多少年了。

柯林斯词典

  1. PHRASE 自远古以来
    If you say that something has been happening since time immemorial or from time immemorial, you are emphasizing that it has been happening for many centuries.
    1. It has remained virtually unchanged since time immemorial...
      实际上,自古以来它几乎没有任何改变。
    2. From time immemorial there has been the belief that there are good and bad places to be.
      人生既有顺境,也有逆境,这种观念自古有之。
  2. ADJ 无法追忆的;远古的;古老的
    You use immemorial to indicate that something has existed for many centuries.
    1. ...a modern version of an immemorial myth.
      远古神话的现代版本

双语例句

  1. It has remained virtually unchanged since time immemorial
    实际上,自古以来它几乎没有任何改变。
  2. From time immemorial there has been the belief that there are good and bad places to be.
    人生既有顺境,也有逆境,这种观念自古有之。
  3. Communicable diseases have been a curse of mankind since time immemorial.
    自古以来,某些传染性疾病就是人类的灾祸。
  4. Since time immemorial flowers have been an integral part of every celebration and festival.
    而那些古老悠久的花已经成为所有仪式和节日中最主要的部分。
  5. Italian and Spanish timetables have taken this into account, since time immemorial.
    很久以前,意大利和西班牙的作息表就考虑到了这一点。
  6. The Barton family have lived in this village since time immemorial.
    巴顿家族自古以来就住在这个村里。
  7. Thus a bilateral relationship has strengthened between the two countries since time immemorial.
    因此,两国自古以来的双边关系不断加强。
  8. These are not the ways humans have been feeding themselves from time immemorial.
    这些都不是从远古时代开始人类供养自己的方式。
  9. The word Mother has stirred the imagination of people since time immemorial, resulting into a great outpouring of emotion, finding its way through poetry and literature.
    当然了,自古以来“妈妈”这个词就激发了我们无数的想象,注入到我们的情感之中,也成就了诗歌和文学。
  10. It is an opportunity for one and all to learn and exhibit their knowledge of the language and see for themselves the various forms that the language has taken from time immemorial.
    这是一个独一无二的机会,所有学习和展示自己的语言知识,看到自己认为语言从远古以来采取了各种形式。
  11. These legends have come down from time immemorial.
    这些传说是从远古时代传下来的。
  12. Yet numerous harsh lessons from time immemorial only prove the absurdity of this notion.
    但自古以来无数的惨痛教训,都足以证明这种念头是荒唐的。
  13. Eg: What aids there were to lighten labour were immemorial, like mill, which was already ancient in Chaucer's time.
    那些帮助减轻劳动的机械不知从哪个时代就有了。比如,磨坊,在乔叟时代就是古老的了。
  14. It's been like that since time immemorial.
    自古以来就是这样。
  15. From time immemorial how much famous general die in the hand of politician.
    自古以来多少名将死于政客之手。
  16. Since immemorial time, it has been a goal for human beings to seek social equity.
    自古以来,实现社会公平就是人类追求的一个目标。
  17. People have been kicking objects around for fun since time immemorial.
    自古以来人们为了取乐就将身边的东西踢来踢去。
  18. Since the time immemorial, people of all nationalities have established closely-knitted political, economic and cultural links and joined hands in developing the vast land of our country.
    从遥远的古代起,我国各族人民就建立了紧密的政治经济文化联系,共同开发了祖国的河山。
  19. They have been in possession of the island for time immemorial.
    他们自古以来就拥有该岛。
  20. In time immemorial to the land and desolation of the universe, there was an extraordinary voice, soul-stirring.
    在亘古的大地与苍凉的宇宙间,有一种平凡的声音,荡气回肠。
  21. From time immemorial the tribe have buried their dead here.
    自古以来该部落就把死者埋葬在这里。
  22. And that has continued from time immemorial.
    自古以来,这就一直延续下去。
  23. From time immemorial, gentleness and sincerity were considered as the esthetics style of The Book of Songs.
    自古以来,“温柔敦厚”一直被看作是《诗经》的美学风格。
  24. Harmoniousness is the goal of human being from time immemorial.
    和谐是人自古以来所追求的理想目标。
  25. There have been ponies on Dartmoor from time immemorial.
    自远古以来,达特穆尔高原就一直有小型马。
  26. The northern climate had been temperate for immemorial ages.
    北方气候温和一直持续了千万年。
  27. Members of my family have lived in this house since time immemorial.
    我的家人很久以前就住在这幢房子里了。
  28. Such ceremonies have been handed down to us from time immemorial.
    这种仪式不知从何时起一直传下来。
  29. False bottoms and bear market rallies have trapped investors since time immemorial.
    投资者落入谷底假象和熊市止跌回升的陷阱久已有之。
  30. This rare Nuomici the world since time immemorial, in the Xilin Zhuang village in the most prosperous.
    这种古往今来举世罕见的糯米糍,在西林县壮族村寨里最为兴盛。