elderly
gb/ˈɛldɚli/ us/ˈɛldɚli/
A2
英語
~ 1900
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Old, usually past middle age
Old in age, usually past middle age.
用法パターン：
[someone] is elderly
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'elderly' with 'elder', which is more formal or refers to a respected older person in a community.
類義語
aged (Neutral, formal-sounding; often used in official contexts.)
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senior (Common in American English, sometimes implying respect.)
対義語
young (Refers to someone in the early part of life, the opposite of elderly.)
コロケーション
elderly man
|elderly woman
|elderly couple
|care for the elderly
|elderly population
テーマ
age
|people
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
例文
- The elderly woman walked slowly across the street.
- Many elderly people enjoy gardening.
- He volunteers at a center for the elderly.
- The city has programs to help its elderly residents.
学習者向け例文
- The elderly man lives alone.
- She helps an elderly neighbor.
- I saw an elderly couple in the park.
- The bus has seats for elderly people.
名詞
A2
entity
2
Older people collectively
People who are old, seen as a group.
用法パターン：
the elderly
よくある間違い：
Some learners mistakenly add an 's' and say 'elderlies', which is incorrect in standard English.
類義語
seniors (Common in American English; can sound more respectful.)
対義語
youth (Refers to young people collectively.)
コロケーション
care for the elderly
|rights of the elderly
|services for the elderly
テーマ
age
|society
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
例文
- The government is improving healthcare for the elderly.
- The park has benches designed for the elderly.
- Programs for the elderly are funded by local taxes.
学習者向け例文
- The city helps the elderly.
- The home cares for the elderly.
- We visit the elderly at Christmas.
文法
表現
care for the elderly
1/kˈɛɹ fɚ ðə ˈɛldɚli/
fixed phrase
Help and support old people
To give help and support to old people.
例文
- She works for an organization that cares for the elderly.
- Caring for the elderly can be both rewarding and challenging.
elderly care
1/ˈɛldɚli kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Services for older people
Help and services given to old people.
例文
- Elderly care is becoming an important issue in many countries.
- She is studying nursing with a focus on elderly care.
homes for the elderly
1/hˈoʊmz fɚ ðə ˈɛldɚli/
fixed phrase
Residences for old people needing care
Places where old people live and get help if they cannot live alone.
例文
- Many homes for the elderly offer medical services.
- They visited a home for the elderly to volunteer.