1. to grow old or show signs of growing old
變老，顯出老態
He has aged gracefully over the years.
這些年來他優雅地老去。
The photograph showed how much she had aged since we last met.
照片顯示自從我們上次見面後，她老了很多。
Aged Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
aged
verb
快速理解
What does "Aged" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Aged"?
「aged」作為動詞，主要指「變老」或「使變老」的過程，也常用於描述食物或酒類經過時間熟成的狀態。
- 1
變老
EN: to grow old or show signs of aging
翻譯: 指人或事物隨著時間流逝而變老、顯現出歲月的痕跡。
- 2
使變老
EN: to cause someone or something to appear older
翻譯: 指透過某種方式（如壓力、環境）使人或物看起來更老。
- 3
熟成
EN: to allow food or drink to mature and develop flavor over time
翻譯: 常用於描述乳酪、葡萄酒、威士忌等經過時間陳化，風味變得更佳。
小提醒：注意「aged」作動詞時發音為 /eɪdʒd/，與作形容詞時發音 /ˈeɪdʒɪd/ 不同。作動詞時常以過去分詞形式出現，描述已完成的狀態或過程。
發音（How to Pronounce "Aged" in English）
How to pronounce "Aged" in English?"Aged" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Aged"?How does "Aged" change by context?
2. to allow something, especially food or drink, to develop a desired quality over time
使（尤指食物或飲品）經過一段時間熟成，以發展出理想的品質
The cheese is aged in caves for at least six months.
這種乳酪在洞穴中熟成至少六個月。
They age the whiskey in oak barrels to give it a rich flavor.
他們將威士忌放在橡木桶中熟成，以賦予其豐富的風味。
3. to make someone feel or seem older, especially due to stress or hardship
使（某人）感覺或看起來更老（尤指因壓力或艱辛）
The constant worry has aged him beyond his years.
持續的憂慮讓他看起來比實際年齡更老。
The experience aged her, leaving deep lines on her face.
那段經歷讓她蒼老了許多，在臉上留下了深深的皺紋。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Aged"?How to make natural sentences with "Aged"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| aged + number + years | 陳年（一段時間） | This whiskey has aged 12 years. (這款威士忌已陳年12年。) |
| aged + adjective (e.g., well, beautifully) | 陳化得（如何） | The cheese has aged beautifully. (這起司陳化得非常完美。) |
| be aged + in + location | 在…中陳化/熟成 | The wine is aged in oak barrels. (這款酒在橡木桶中熟成。) |
| age + noun (object) | 使…陳化/變老 | The winemaker ages the wine in the cellar. (釀酒師將酒窖藏於酒窖中使其陳化。) |
| age + adverb (e.g., gracefully, rapidly) | 變老（以某種方式） | He has aged gracefully over the years. (這些年來他優雅地老去。) |
用法說明
How is "Aged" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Aged"?
aged 與 be aged 的用法區別
- aged 作為及物動詞時，表示「使…變陳」或「使…成熟」，通常需要一個受詞。
- be aged 或 aged 作為不及物動詞時，表示「變陳」或「成熟」的狀態，通常描述主詞本身的變化。
- 在描述酒、乳酪等產品時，aged 常以過去分詞形式出現，表示「經過陳化的」。
- 在描述人時，be aged 後面常接數字，表示「年齡為…歲」，這是一個靜態描述，而非動態過程。 EN: They age the cheese in special caves for over a year. 翻譯: 他們在特殊的洞穴裡將乳酪陳化超過一年。
EN:This whiskey has been aged for 12 years in oak barrels.
翻譯:這款威士忌已在橡木桶中陳化12年。
EN:The wine ages well in this cellar.
翻譯:這款酒在這個酒窖裡陳化得很好。
EN:The population in this town is aged 65 and above.
翻譯:這個城鎮的人口年齡都在65歲及以上。
總結建議
使用時需注意 aged 是強調「使…變陳」的動作，還是描述「已陳化」或「年齡為…」的狀態。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Aged" and similar words?How to choose "Aged" vs alternatives?
aged vs mature
aged 強調因時間流逝而變老或陳化，常用於酒、乳酪等；mature 強調發展完全、成熟，可用於人、想法或市場。
aged vs old
aged 是動詞，描述變老的過程；old 是形容詞，描述已處於年老的狀態。
aged vs ripen
aged 指長時間的陳化過程，多用於非生物（酒、肉）；ripen 指短時間內變熟，多用於水果或時機。
口語用法
How is "Aged" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Aged"?
引述
在口語中，有時會直接引用或重複他人關於「變老」或「陳年」的說法，帶有轉述或認同的語氣。 EN: He just said, "I've really aged after that trip." 翻譯: 他剛剛說：「那次旅行後我真的老了好多。」
EN:Like my grandma always says, "Cheese tastes better when it's properly aged."
翻譯:就像我奶奶常說的：「乳酪經過適當陳年，味道更好。」
語氣強調
在對話中，會用「aged」來強調狀態的轉變或結果，常與「really」、「so」、「has」等詞連用，加強語氣。 EN: Wow, you haven't aged a bit! 翻譯: 哇，你一點都沒變老！
EN:This whiskey has aged so well, it's incredibly smooth.
翻譯:這款威士忌陳年得真好，口感異常順滑。
停頓填充
在思考或描述過程時，可能會用「aging」或「aged」作為填充詞，引出後續對狀態或變化的具體說明。 EN: The document... aged in the archive... finally got digitized. 翻譯: 那份文件…在檔案室裡存放了這麼久…終於被數位化了。
EN:The idea is, after it's aged in the barrel, the flavor develops.
翻譯:這個概念是，在桶中陳年之後，風味才會發展出來。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「aged」用於上述口語的停頓或隨意引述結構。建議使用更精確、完整的句子來描述老化或陳化的過程，例如「The population has aged significantly」或「The wine underwent a prolonged aging process」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Aged"?What fixed phrases with "Aged" should I remember?
aged well
aged well
（酒、乳酪等）陳化得很好；比喻（人、事物）隨時間變得更好或保持良好狀態
aged poorly
aged poorly
（酒、乳酪等）陳化得不好；比喻（人、事物）隨時間變差或顯得過時
aged to perfection
aged to perfection
陳化至完美狀態
aged in oak
aged in [material/container]
在橡木桶中陳化
aged over time
aged over time
隨著時間陳化/變化
aged naturally
aged [adverb]
自然陳化
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Aged"?Which "Aged" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The wine is aging for 10 years.
✓The wine has been aging for 10 years.
當描述一個從過去持續到現在的動作時，應使用現在完成進行式，而非簡單現在式。
×He aged the wine by putting it in a barrel.
✓He aged the wine by putting it in a barrel.
此句文法正確，但學習者常誤以為 'aged' 只能當形容詞。此處 'aged' 是及物動詞的過去式，表示『使...陳化』，用法正確。常見錯誤是避免將其用作動詞。
×The meat was aged with salt.
✓The meat was aged in salt. / The meat was cured with salt.
動詞 'age' 通常指透過時間自然熟成或陳化，而非使用某種材料主動處理。若強調使用材料（如鹽）來保存或調味，應使用 'cure'。描述熟成環境時，介系詞常用 'in'。
×My grandfather aged very well.
✓My grandfather has aged very well.
描述人『隨著年紀增長狀態良好』時，'age' 作為描述變化的動詞，通常需使用完成式（has aged）來強調從過去到現在的過程與結果，而非簡單過去式。
×This is an aged building.
✓This is an old building. / This is a historic building.
形容詞 'aged' 通常指因時間而品質提升（如酒、乳酪）或帶有尊敬意味的『年長的』，用於建築物不自然。描述建築物年代久遠，應使用 'old' 或 'historic'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Aged"?What are tense/participle forms of "Aged"?
ages(3rd_singular)aging(present_participle)aged(past)aged(past_participle)