"advanced in years" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 年紀較大

Definition

這是一個禮貌或正式的表達方式，意思是某人年紀較大或上了年紀。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

比直接說「老」更禮貌、正式，常用來表示尊重或在正式場合，不常在日常口語使用。男女皆可用。

Examples

My grandfather is advanced in years but still very active.

我的祖父**年紀較大**，但仍然很活躍。

She started painting when she was already advanced in years.

她在**年紀較大**時才開始畫畫。

The club welcomes people who are advanced in years.

該俱樂部歡迎**年紀較大**的人。

He's advanced in years, but his memory is still sharp as ever.

他**年紀較大**了，但記憶依然很好。

The professor may be advanced in years, but students love her lectures.

這位教授**年紀較大**，但學生們很喜歡她的講座。

Though advanced in years, she keeps up with all the latest technology.

雖然**年紀較大**，她仍然緊跟最新科技。