elder

elder的音标是[ˈeldə(r)]，基本翻译是“年长的，年纪大的；前辈”。速记技巧是利用谐音来记住单词的发音，可以联想一些有趣的事情来帮助记忆。

Elder这个词的词源可以追溯到古英语，意为“年长的”或“长老”。它的变化形式包括过去式eldest、elderly，以及现在分词elder。

相关单词：

1. Elderly：指年纪较大的人，通常带有尊敬的意味。

2. Elder：作为名词，指年长的人或长辈；作为动词，指使年长或成熟。

3. Elderberry：一种常见的浆果，源自于古英语中的elder tree，因为这种植物通常生长在古老的榆树上。

4. Elderflower：洋槐花，一种常见的花卉，常常被用于制作蜂蜜和饮料。

5. Elderly person：年长的人，通常用于描述需要照顾的老年人。

6. Elderly care：指的是老年人的照顾和护理服务。

7. Elderly housing：老年人的住房问题，包括养老院、公寓和社区等。

8. Elderly population：老年人口，指的是年龄在65岁及以上的人口。

9. Elderly care home：养老院，为老年人提供住宿、医疗和娱乐等服务的地方。

10. Elderly people"s rights：老年人的权利，包括享受医疗、安全、尊严和自主等权利。

随着人口老龄化的加剧，Elderly这个词的使用频率也在逐渐增加，它反映了社会对老年人的关注和尊重。

常用短语：

1. elder brother 兄长

2. elder sister 姐姐

3. the elder of the two 两者中较年长的

4. in the elder days 在往昔

5. the elder son 长子

6. the elder generation 上一代

7. the elder sister is a senior student. 姐姐是高中生。

双语句子：

1. I respect my elders. 我尊敬长辈。

2. I have an elder sister and we are very close. 我有一个姐姐，我们关系很好。

3. The two elders in our family always gather for a chat. 我们家的两位长辈总是聚在一起聊天。

4. The elder son is always looked after by the younger one. 长子通常由次子照顾。

5. The elders in our family have a special meal together on New Year"s Eve. 我们家的长辈们在新年前夕一起享用一顿特殊的晚餐。

6. The elder generation has witnessed many changes in society. 上一代见证了社会的许多变化。

7. We should respect and care for our elders. 我们应该尊敬和照顾长辈。

英文小作文：

When I think of my elders, I am reminded of the wisdom they possess and the love they share with me. They have witnessed the changes in society and have lived through various challenges and hardships, yet they remain resilient and optimistic.

My grandparents, in particular, are an example of this resilience and optimism. Despite their age, they continue to maintain a positive outlook on life and are always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Through their example, I have learned to appreciate the value of hard work, perseverance, and compassion. I hope to emulate their virtues and pass them on to future generations. In this way, we can all be a part of creating a more caring and compassionate society for future generations to come.