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。 |
| | a | old peopleMany people now think that this expression is offensive . 老年人，上了年纪的人（现在很多人认为该词具冒犯义） | |
| | b | 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。 | |