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dotage

/ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

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noun

老糊涂，衰老，老年痴呆。

Decline in judgment and other cognitive functions, associated with aging; senility.

Examples :

""My grandfather's opinions on modern technology are often unrealistic and confused, suggesting he might be entering his dotage." "

我爷爷对现代科技的看法常常不切实际，而且很混乱，这让人觉得他可能开始老糊涂了。

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noun

老糊涂，衰老，老迈昏聩

Fondness or attentiveness, especially to an excessive degree.

Examples :

"The grandfather's dotage on his youngest granddaughter was evident in the way he constantly bought her sweets and fussed over her every need. "

爷爷对最小的孙女的溺爱显而易见，他总是给她买糖果，对她的每一个需求都嘘寒问暖。

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noun

老糊涂话，胡言乱语

Foolish utterance(s); drivel.

Examples :

"Grandfather's dotage about the best way to grow tomatoes was quite confusing. "

爷爷关于种番茄的最佳方法说的那些老糊涂话，真让人摸不着头脑。

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