geriatric
柯林斯詞典
1. ADJ Geriatric is used to describe things relating to the illnesses and medical care of old people. 老年醫(yī)學的[醫(yī)學] [ADJ n]
There is a question mark over the future of geriatric care. 老年保健醫(yī)學的未來是一個問號。
2. N-COUNT If you describe someone as a geriatric, you are implying that they are old and that their mental or physical condition is poor. This use could cause offence. 老家伙 (有冒犯之嫌)[表不滿]
He will complain about having to spend time with such a boring bunch of geriatrics. 他會抱怨不得不花費時間跟這么一幫乏味的老家伙在一起。
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