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dotard
noun[ C ]
old-fashioneduk /ˈdəʊ.tɑːd/ us /ˈdoʊ.t̬ɑːrd/
an old person, especially one who is weak and confused: 年老昏聩的人，老糊涂
He was no drivelling dotard, but a smart, upright, handsome old man.
a decrepit old dotard一个颓废的老家伙
The only general test of competency is now understanding. It excludes lunatics, idiots, dotards and children of tender years.
We humoured the rambling dotard by listening to his stories.
Irresponsible dotards accountable to no one impose this upon us.
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