elderly

年长的、年迈的、老年的较委婉

An elderly woman sat quietly by the window reading a newspaper.

一位年长的女士静静坐在窗边看报纸。

老旧的、破旧的幽默

He still drives an elderly van that breaks down every winter.

他还在开那台每逢冬天就故障的老旧厢型车。

老年人、长者the elderly，作复数

The new program provides free meals for the elderly in rural areas.

这项新方案为偏乡的老年人提供免费餐点。