eldest

'eldist

Collins 1

n the offspring who came first in the order of birth
s first in order of birth

a. 最年长的, 排行中第一的
n. 最年长者, 排行中第一者

Collins 星级

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BNC 频率

9,528

使用频率

eldest 的词根是 eld，意为“老、年长”，加上最高级后缀 -est，表示“最年长的”。

例句

1. My eldest brother is studying in another country.

我的大哥在国外学习。

2. She is the eldest daughter in her family.

她是她家里的大女儿。

3. The eldest child often takes care of the younger ones.

老大通常会照顾弟弟妹妹。