mortality
US /mɔːrˈtæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /mɔːˈtæl.ə.ti/
名词
1.
必死性, 死亡率
the state of being subject to death
示例:
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The concept of human mortality has fascinated philosophers for centuries.
人类必死性的概念几个世纪以来一直吸引着哲学家。
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Facing his own mortality made him re-evaluate his life choices.
面对自己的必死性让他重新评估了人生选择。
2.
死亡率, 死亡人数
the number of deaths in a given period or from a particular cause
示例:
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The infant mortality rate has decreased significantly in recent decades.
婴儿死亡率在最近几十年显著下降。
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The disease has a high mortality rate if not treated early.
如果不及时治疗，这种疾病的死亡率很高。