好词典

burial

UK //ˈber.i.əl//US //ˈber.i.əl//

词源

源自中古英语 'biriel',古英语 'byrgels',与动词 'bury'(埋葬)同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根 *burg-(保护、隐藏)。

noun

❶ 指将死者遗体埋入土中的行为或仪式,是人类处理遗体的常见方式之一,常伴随特定文化习俗或宗教仪式。

“The burial took place at the local cemetery on a rainy afternoon.”

(葬礼在一个雨天的下午于当地公墓举行。)

“Ancient Egyptians believed proper burial was essential for the afterlife.”

(古埃及人认为妥善的埋葬对来世至关重要。)

同义词:interment, funeral, entombment, inhumation, laying to rest

常见短语

burial ground — 专门用于埋葬死者的场地,可能是正式的公墓或历史遗留的墓葬区。

“The indigenous tribe's sacred burial ground was protected by law.”

(这个原住民部落的神圣墓地受到法律保护。)

burial at sea — 将遗体投入海洋的葬礼形式,常见于海军传统或某些沿海文化。

“The captain received a full military burial at sea with honors.”

(船长以全套军礼接受了海葬仪式。)