English Dictionary

elder statesman

noun

A term of respect for a prominent elderly political leader.

The elder statesman was respected for his wisdom and experience.

意味（1）

A term of respect for a prominent elderly political leader.

Mrs. Carghill. At bottom, I believe you're still the same silly Richard / You always were. You wanted to pose / As a man of the world. And now you're posing / As what? I presume, as an elder statesman; / And the difference between being an elder statesman / And posing successfully as an elder statesman / Is practically neglible. / And you look the part.