❶arrogant on account of one’s seniority; put on the airs of a veteran; show self-importance of the aged; ❷lacking in youthful vigour ❍ 别怪年轻人一处在负责任的地位，就显得～吧。(柳青《创业史》406) Can you blame the young fellow for acquiring a maturity and competence after being placed in this position of responsibility?/ (～地)完不完，并不在乎有人给穷人们一碗面吃没有。(老舍《茶馆》14) (imperiously) Whether it’s done for or not doesn’t depend on giving bowls of noodles to the poor!
老气横秋lao qi heng qiu
❶arrogant on account of one’s seniority ❷decrepit
老气横秋
arrogant on account of one's seniority;lacking in youthful vigour;look one's age
老气横秋lǎo qì hénɡ qiū
老气：老年的气概；横：横亘。比喻气势苍劲、自命不凡；也形容缺乏朝气、暮气沉沉。arrogant on account of one’s seniority, lacking in youthful vigour, act as an elder