新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

geriatric

英  [ˌdʒeriˈætrɪk]
    

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1老年医学的

    Geriatric is used to describe things relating to the illnesses and medical care of old people.

    双语例句

    例:

    There is a question mark over the future of geriatric care.

    老年保健医学的未来是一个问号。

    NOUN. 名词
  • geriatrics

    1[C 可数名词] 老家伙(有冒犯之嫌)

    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.

    双语例句

    例:

    He will complain about having to spend time with such a boring bunch of geriatrics.

    不得不跟这么一帮无聊的老家伙待在一起,他会满腹牢骚的。

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