elder
- adj. 年长的
- n. 长者, 前辈
- n. 接骨木
- Definition
- adj. older, especially of family members
- n. an older person, especially one respected for experience
- n. a small tree with white flowers and dark berries
- Example
- My elder brother helped me move into my first apartment.
- 我哥哥帮我搬进了我的第一套公寓。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: an older person (noun).
比较义项：年长的人（名词）。
- elder 本词
Elder highlights an older person within a family or community, often implying seniority, wisdom or authority to be respected, as in 'respect for elders' or 'village elders'.
elder 强调家庭或社群中年长的人，常暗含应受尊敬的资历或智慧，如“respect for elders”（尊敬长辈）或“village elders”（村中长者）。
The young man showed great respect for his elders.
这个年轻人对家中的长辈表现出极大的尊重。
- senior
Senior describes an older person more generally, especially in institutional, administrative or everyday contexts such as discounts or facilities, without implying family ties or special authority.
senior 泛指年长的人，多见于机构、行政或日常语境，例如优惠或设施相关场合，不强调家庭关系或特殊权威。
The gym offers discounted membership rates for seniors over sixty-five.
这家健身房为六十五岁以上的老年人提供会员优惠。
Both words can mean an older person. Elder highlights someone older within a family or community, often implying wisdom or respect, as in 'village elders'. Senior describes an older person more generally, in institutional or everyday contexts like discounts, without family ties or special authority.
elder 和 senior 在“年长的人”这个意义上相近，但 elder 更强调家庭或社群中因年长而受尊敬的身份，senior 则更常用于机构或日常语境中泛指老年人。这里不比较 elder 作形容词表示“年龄较大的”（如 elder son）以及 senior 表示“级别较高的”（如 senior manager）等其他用法。