gerontocracy

gerontocracy的音标是[ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkə] ，翻译为“老人统治；老龄政治”。

速记技巧：geron（老人）+tac（沉默）+ -cracy（统治）→老人统治。

英文词源：

gerontocracy（n.）源于希腊语“geron”（意为老人）和“tokratismos”（意为统治）。

变化形式：

gerontocracy的复数形式为gerontocracies。

相关单词：

1.elderly（adj.）指年老的，年长的。

2.senior（adj.）指资历深的，地位较高的。

3.geriatric（adj.）指老年人的，老年医学的。

4.aging（v.）指随着年龄的增长而变化。

5.geriatrician（n.）指专门研究老年医学的医生。

6.longevity（n.）指长寿，寿命长。

7.aging population（n.）指老年人口，长寿人口。

8.aging society（n.）指老龄化社会，老年人口比例增加的社会。

9.aging workforce（n.）指老龄化的劳动力，即年龄较大的劳动者占较大比例的劳动力市场。

10.aging care（n.）指老年护理，包括医疗、心理、生活等方面的照顾。

以上这些单词都与gerontocracy有着密切的联系，它们反映了社会老龄化问题的发展和变化。随着人口老龄化的加剧，这些单词的使用频率也在逐渐增加，反映了社会对老年人的关注和重视。

常用短语：

1. gerontocracy n. 老人统治

2. rule by the elderly 以老年人统治

3. elderly dictatorship 老年独裁

4. power grab by the elderly 老年人权力争夺

5. gerontocracy in decline 老年统治逐渐衰落

6. gerontocrats 老年统治者

7. gerontocracy in decline 老年统治的衰落

双语例句：

1. The country is suffering from a gerontocracy that has failed to modernize the economy. (这个国家正遭受老年统治者的困扰，他们未能使经济现代化。)

2. The gerontocracy in power has been accused of corruption and abuse of power. (当权的老龄统治者被指控腐败和滥用权力。)

3. The gerontocracy has been criticized for its authoritarian rule and lack of democratic reforms. (老年统治者的专制统治和缺乏民主改革受到了批评。)

4. The gerontocracy has been accused of exploiting the country"s resources for personal gain. (老年统治者被指控利用国家的资源谋取个人利益。)

5. The gerontocracy has been criticized for its failure to address the needs of the younger generation. (老年统治者被批评为未能满足年轻一代的需求。)

6. The gerontocracy has been accused of neglecting the interests of the poor and marginalized. (老年统治者被指责忽视穷人和被边缘化群体的利益。)

7. The gerontocracy"s grip on power is increasingly unpopular with the people. (老年统治者对权力的控制越来越不得人心。)

英文小作文：

As we age, we often become more concerned with the future of our country and how it will be governed. However, in some cases, we may find ourselves living in a gerontocracy, where the elderly rule with an iron fist and disregard the needs of younger generations. This can lead to a lack of opportunity and progress, as well as a sense of frustration and hopelessness among younger generations.

On the other hand, we must also recognize that gerontocracies are not always bad things. Some elderly people are wise and experienced, and they may have valuable insights and knowledge to share with younger generations. However, if the elderly rule without considering the needs of others, then this can lead to a lack of diversity and creativity in society, as well as a lack of progress and development.

Therefore, we must strive to create a more inclusive and democratic society, where all generations can participate and contribute equally. This will ensure that our country remains vibrant and progressive, while also respecting the wisdom and experience of older generations.