Old English (Mercian) eldrost "most advanced in age, that was born first," superlative of eald, ald "old" (see old). Superseded by oldest since 16c. Compare elder (adj.).
雙語例句
1. Warren's eldest son is an art student, at St Martin's.
沃倫的大兒子是圣馬丁學(xué)院藝術(shù)系的學(xué)生。
來自柯林斯例句
2. His eldest son Joseph carried on his father's traditions.
他的長子約瑟夫繼承了乃父的傳統(tǒng)。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The two eldest are already doing well at Kings Wood.