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funerals

UK //ˈfjuː.nər.əl//US //ˈfjuː.nər.əl//

词源

源自中古英语 funeraille,借自古法语 funerailles,最终源于拉丁语 funus(意为“葬礼”或“死亡”)。

noun

❶ 葬礼,指为逝者举行的正式仪式或活动,通常包括遗体告别、追思和安葬等环节,是亲友表达哀思的方式。

“Many people attended his funeral to pay their respects.”

(许多人参加了他的葬礼以表达敬意。)

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

(葬礼将于周六在当地教堂举行。)

同义词:burial, memorial service, interment, committal, last rites

常见短语

funeral home — 殡仪馆,提供遗体保管、葬礼筹备和哀悼场所等服务的机构。

“They made arrangements at the funeral home for the viewing.”

(他们在殡仪馆安排了遗体告别仪式。)

funeral procession — 送葬队伍,指从葬礼地点前往墓地时,车辆或人群组成的行进队列。

“The funeral procession moved slowly through the town with police escort.”

(送葬队伍在警察护送下缓慢穿过小镇。)