历代lìdài 1.过去的各个朝代{dynasties; successive dynasties; past dynasties}: ～名画。{famous paintings through the ages} 2.过去的许多世代{past generations}: ～务农。{do farming for generations} 3.经历各个时期{all past periods}: 这里的珍珠养殖业～不衰。{The pearl farming here has kept flourishing through the ages.}