venerable /ˈvɛnɚrəbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of VENERABLE
[more venerable; most venerable] formal
: old and respected : valued and respected because of old age, long use, etc.(因高龄、久用等)值得敬重的,令人崇敬的;珍视的 -
a venerable tradition/institution令人尊敬的传统/机构
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the family's venerable leader家族中德高望重的首领
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a venerable old hotel受人珍视的古老酒店