| 释义 |
a/the grand old man (of something) - a man who is respected in a particular profession that he has been involved in for a long time元老；资深前辈；老前辈
- James Lovelock, the grand old man of environmental science詹姆斯·洛夫洛克，环境科学的元老
CultureGrand Old Man was a title originally used to refer to William Gladstone, who spent many years in British politics in 19th century and was prime minister four times.
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