elderly
gb/ˈɛldɚli/ us/ˈɛldɚli/
A2
Anh
~ 1900
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
A2
property
1
Old, usually past middle age
Old in age, usually past middle age.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is elderly
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'elderly' with 'elder', which is more formal or refers to a respected older person in a community.
Từ đồng nghĩa
aged (Neutral, formal-sounding; often used in official contexts.)
|
senior (Common in American English, sometimes implying respect.)
Từ trái nghĩa
young (Refers to someone in the early part of life, the opposite of elderly.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
elderly man
|elderly woman
|elderly couple
|care for the elderly
|elderly population
Chủ đề
age
|people
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Danh từ
A2
entity
2
Older people collectively
People who are old, seen as a group.
Mẫu sử dụng:
the elderly
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners mistakenly add an 's' and say 'elderlies', which is incorrect in standard English.
Từ đồng nghĩa
seniors (Common in American English; can sound more respectful.)
Từ trái nghĩa
youth (Refers to young people collectively.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
care for the elderly
|rights of the elderly
|services for the elderly
Chủ đề
age
|society
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The city helps the elderly.
- The home cares for the elderly.
- We visit the elderly at Christmas.
Ngữ pháp
Cách diễn đạt
care for the elderly
1/kˈɛɹ fɚ ðə ˈɛldɚli/
fixed phrase
Help and support old people
To give help and support to old people.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Many homes for the elderly offer medical services.
- They visited a home for the elderly to volunteer.