mortality
US /mɔːrˈtæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /mɔːˈtæl.ə.ti/
名詞
1.
必死性, 死亡率
the state of being subject to death
範例:
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The concept of human mortality has fascinated philosophers for centuries.
人類必死性的概念幾個世紀以來一直吸引著哲學家。
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Facing his own mortality made him re-evaluate his life choices.
面對自己的必死性讓他重新評估了人生選擇。
2.
死亡率, 死亡人數
the number of deaths in a given period or from a particular cause
範例:
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The infant mortality rate has decreased significantly in recent decades.
嬰兒死亡率在最近幾十年顯著下降。
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The disease has a high mortality rate if not treated early.
如果不及時治療,這種疾病的死亡率很高。