elderly
/ˈeldəli/ · /ˈeldərli/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5228 in the learning path
年老的；上了年纪的
Definitions
adj. old, especially when describing people
年老的；上了年纪的
Example
An elderly neighbour showed me how to grow tomatoes.
一位年长的邻居教我如何种番茄。
Cities should provide accessible public transport so that elderly residents can remain active and independent.
城市应提供无障碍公共交通，让老年居民能够保持活跃并独立生活。
Collocations
- elderly people
- elderly residents
- elderly care
Word family
- elder (n.)
Synonyms
- older
- aged
Antonyms
- young
Usage tip
指人年老，不指中年；older people通常更中性。
FAQ
- What does elderly mean?
- old, especially when describing people
- How is elderly pronounced?
- UK /ˈeldəli/, US /ˈeldərli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
