elder 和 older 都指年长，但elder 通常指出两个人的长幼之别，是表明一个身份。而 older 则指年纪较大。
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elder例句
A deputation of elders from the village arrived headed by its chief.
村里的`长者代表团在村长的带领下到达了。
Oi, shut your mouth and have respect for elders, Langda said to the boy.
“喂，闭嘴，对长者要尊重，”兰达对那男孩说。
He is her elder by several years.
他比她年长几岁。
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders.
在日本，人们要学会非常尊敬长辈。
