elderly
elderly — 形容詞
- elderlypositive
- more elderlycomparative
- most elderlysuperlative
1. used to describe a person who has lived a long time, especially when you want to
年邁的
禮貌、溫和地形容年紀大的人
used to describe a person who has lived a long time, especially when you want to refer to their age in a kind, respectful way rather than using the more direct word 'old'.
The hospital offers special services for elderly patients who need extra care.
該醫院為需要額外照護的年邁病患提供特殊服務。
attributive use: elderly + noun (patients)
Greta's elderly aunt still lives alone and tends to her garden every morning.
Greta 年邁的阿姨仍然獨居，每天早晨打理她的花園。
The bus driver waited patiently while the elderly woman slowly found her seat.
公車司機耐心等候，讓那位年邁的女士慢慢找到座位。
collocation: elderly woman / elderly man
A warm meal delivery program helps elderly people who cannot cook for themselves.
一份熱食外送服務幫助無法自理煮飯的年邁長者。
Soraya visits her elderly neighbor twice a week to help with grocery shopping.
Soraya 每週探望她年邁的鄰居兩次，幫忙採買日用品。
collocation: elderly neighbor / elderly relative
- elderly people
- elderly patient
- elderly woman
- elderly man
- elderly relative
- elderly parent
- elderly neighbor
- young
the straightforward opposite in age
文法句型
elderly + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
Unlike 'old,' which can feel direct or blunt, 'elderly' is widely seen as more respectful. However, some older people prefer terms like 'older adult' or 'senior' — the best choice depends on the person and the situation.
常見錯誤
elderly — 名詞
1. people of advanced age, thought of as a single group within society; this term i
長者
年長者作為一個整體群體
people of advanced age, thought of as a single group within society; this term is often used when talking about their social welfare, health care, housing, or other shared needs.
The government has introduced new policies to support the elderly.
政府已經推出新政策來支援長者。
always uses 'the': the elderly as a collective group
Caleb volunteers at a community center that offers activities for the elderly.
Caleb 在一個為長者提供活動的社區中心擔任志工。
Many cities are redesigning public spaces to make them safer for the elderly.
許多城市正在重新設計公共空間，使其對長者更安全。
The hospital has a special department that focuses on the health needs of the elderly.
該醫院設有專門關注長者健康需求的部門。
collocation: needs / care of the elderly
Jisoo's grandmother joined a social club created specifically for the elderly.
Jisoo 的祖母加入了一個專為長者設立的社交俱樂部。
- care of the elderly
- needs of the elderly
- support the elderly
- services for the elderly
- the elderly population
- homes for the elderly
- seniors
informal and common in North America; friendlier tone
- older adults
person-first language preferred in modern professional contexts
- pensioners
UK term for people receiving a pension; narrower in meaning
文法句型
the elderly (as subject or object)
用法筆記
Almost always used with the definite article 'the' — 'the elderly.' Using 'elderlies' as a countable plural noun is non-standard and can sound disrespectful.
常見錯誤
同根字
常見搭配
介系詞搭配
- of: care of the elderly, needs of the elderly