an elderly person is old. Many people now think that this word is offensive but it is often used in talking about policies and conditions that affect old people 上了年纪的,年岁大的(现在很多人认为这个词具冒犯义,但该词仍旧常常用于谈论有关老人的政策或情况时) An elderly gentleman was standing at the reception desk. 一位老先生站在接待处旁边。
Not all elderly people can live with their relatives. 并不是所有的老人都能和自己的亲人住在一起。
This treatment is unsuitable for patients who are elderly and frail. 这种治疗法不适合上了年纪又身体虚弱的病人。
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the elderly
old people. Many people now think that this expression is offensive. 老年人(现在许多人认为该词具冒犯义) Synonyms and related words
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British used about a car or machine that looks old-fashioned or does not work as well as it used to (车、机器)老式的,老掉牙的 He was driving an elderly white Mercedes. 他开着一辆白色的、老掉牙的梅赛德斯车。
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