geriatric

1. ADJ Geriatric is used to describe things relating to the illnesses and medical care of old people. 老年醫(yī)學(xué)的[醫(yī)學(xué)] [ADJ n]

There is a question mark over the future of geriatric care. 老年保健醫(yī)學(xué)的未來是一個(gè)問號(hào)。

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(huì)抱怨不得不花費(fèi)時(shí)間跟這么一幫乏味的老家伙在一起。