"elders" in Chinese (Simplified)
长辈老人
Definition
比团体中其他人年纪更大的人,通常因年龄、经验或智慧而受到尊重,也可指社区长者或老人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
复数名词。常指受尊重的年长者或社区有地位的老人,多见于正式或传统语境。不要与“最大”混淆,那只指年龄最大的人。常用短语:'尊敬长辈'。
Examples
We must respect our elders.
我们必须尊敬我们的**长辈**。
The village elders met to discuss the problem.
村里的**长辈**开会讨论问题。
Many of our elders have interesting stories to tell.
我们的许多**长辈**都有有趣的故事可以讲。
When I need advice, I always go to my elders.
当我需要建议时,我总是请教**长辈**。
The elders of the tribe keep old traditions alive.
部落的**长辈**们保持着古老的传统。
Listen to your elders—they know what they're talking about.
听**长辈**的话——他们很有经验。