venerable

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ A venerable person deserves respect because they are old and wise. (因年高或睿智) 令人尊敬的
Her Chinese friends referred to the empress as their venerable ancestor. 她的中国朋友们称那位皇后是令他们尊敬的祖先。
2. ADJ Something that is venerable is impressive because it is old or important historically. (因历史悠久而) 神圣庄严的
May Day has become a venerable institution. 国际劳动节已经成为一个神圣庄严的既定节日。