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aged
/eɪdʒd/
When describing people, this word often carries a sense of fragility or dignity, leaning toward a more formal or clinical tone than the word "old." It suggests a state of being in the later stages of life rather than just a chronological number. In a culinary context, the term transforms into a positive attribute. It implies a deliberate, controlled process of maturation that enhances quality, contrasting with the natural decay associated with aging in biological organisms.
意味
Having lived for a long time; old.
"The aged man sat quietly on the park bench."
Allowed to sit or stand for a period of time to develop flavor.
"This is a finely aged cheddar from Vermont."
To cause someone or something to appear older.
"The stress of the job has aged him prematurely."