demise
US /dɪˈmaɪz/
UK /dɪˈmaɪz/
名词
1.
去世, 死亡
a person's death
示例:
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The sudden demise of the old king shocked the nation.
老国王的突然去世震惊了全国。
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We mourn the demise of a great leader.
我们哀悼一位伟大领导人的逝世。
2.
倒闭, 消亡, 终结
the end or failure of an enterprise or institution
示例:
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The company's demise was due to poor management.
公司的倒闭是由于管理不善。
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Many predicted the demise of traditional newspapers.
许多人预测传统报纸的消亡。
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