
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)