dotard
noun [ C ] old-fashioned uk/ˈdəʊ.tɑːd/ us/ˈdoʊ.t̬ɑːrd/
年老昏聩的人，老糊涂
an old person, especially one who is weak and confused
He was no drivelling dotard, but a smart, upright, handsome old man. 他可不是胡言乱语的老糊涂，而是一个智慧、正直、英俊的老先生。
a decrepit old dotard 一个颓废的老家伙
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- 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.