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funeral

UK //ˈfjuː.nər.əl//US //ˈfjuː.nɚ.əl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'funus'(意为葬礼),通过古法语 'funerailles' 进入英语,14世纪开始使用。

noun

❶ 葬礼,指为逝者举行的正式仪式,包含遗体告别、追思等环节,通常有亲友参加以表达哀悼之情。

“The funeral will be held at the local church on Friday.”

(葬礼将于周五在当地教堂举行。)

“She wore black to her grandfather's funeral.”

(她在祖父的葬礼上穿了黑色衣服。)

同义词:burial, memorial service, interment, committal, obsequies

常见短语

funeral home — 殡仪馆,提供遗体保存、葬礼筹备等服务的场所,家属常在此举行告别仪式。

“The body was taken to the funeral home for preparation.”

(遗体被送往殡仪馆进行整理。)

funeral procession — 送葬队伍,指灵车与参加葬礼的车辆或人群列队前往墓地的行进过程。

“The funeral procession moved slowly through the town.”

(送葬队伍缓缓穿过小镇。)