"death," early 14c., from Old French deces (12c., Modern French décès) "decease, death," from Latin decessus "death" (euphemism for mors), also "a retirement, a departure," from decess-, past participle stem of decedere "die, depart, withdraw," literally "to go down," from de- "away" (see de-) + cedere "go" (see cede). Still used with a tinge of euphemism.
decease (v.)
"to die," early 15c., from decease (n.). Related: Deceased; deceasing
雙語例句
1. Upon his decease the house will pass to his wife.
他死后房屋歸他太太所有.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. Upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren.
你一過世,資產(chǎn)就轉(zhuǎn)到你孫子的名下.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
3. The general's decease left the army without a leader.
將軍死亡使這支軍隊群龍無首.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
4. Vietnam also has reported recent cases of blue ear decease ( disease ).
越南也報告說最近發(fā)現(xiàn)藍耳豬的病例.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
5. Upon your decease the house will pass to your wife.