the old year

• 往年

the old year的用法和样例：

例句

1. The vintage was earlier than usual this year.
   今年的葡萄收获季节来得比往年早。
2. The speech this year is more emotionally-charged.
   今年的演讲，比往年更为热情。

词汇搭配

• play the old year out 除旧岁