elder

US /ˈel.dɚ/
UK /ˈel.dɚ/
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年长的, 年老的

a person of greater age than someone specified

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My elder sister always looks out for me.
我的姐姐总是照顾我。
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He is the elder of the two brothers.
他是两兄弟中年长的那个。
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youngerjunior
1.

长者, 前辈

an older person, especially one with authority or respect

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The village elders gathered to discuss the issue.
村里的长者们聚集在一起讨论这个问题。
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She sought advice from an elder in her community.
她向社区里的一位长者寻求建议。
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seniorpatriarchmatriarchveterandoyen