“在古代”常见的英文表达是 "in ancient times" 或 "in ancient days"。此外,根据具体语境,还可以使用以下表达:
In antiquity(较为正式或文学化的表达,常指较遥远的古代时期)
In the olden days(口语化表达,强调“过去”或“往昔”)
In times past(较书面的表达,意为“在过去”)
示例句子:1、 In ancient times, people used to travel by horse or carriage.
(在古代,人们通常骑马或乘坐马车出行。)
2、 Many myths and legends originated in antiquity.
(许多神话和传说都起源于古代。)
3、 Life was much simpler in the olden days.
(过去的生活要简单得多。)