表示年长之人,是复数,例如:

1、Advertising like this is a cynical manipulation of the elderly.作这样的广告宣传就是耍弄老年人。

2、Many of the elderly are on medication.许多老年人都需按时服药。

3、Those most vulnerable to heat stress are the elderly.上了年纪的人最容易因受热而生病。