demise

• 名词，指终止、消亡或结束，尤指事物、机构或功能的停止存在或运作，常用于正式或法律语境；亦可指人的死亡。

A noun referring to the end or termination of existence, activity, or operation, often used in formal or legal contexts.

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1. B2formal

   The end of a person's life; death.

   死亡

   • The king's demise was announced to the nation.
   • She mourned the sudden demise of her beloved pet.
   • The cause of his demise remains unknown.

   同义词deathdeceasedepartureendexpirationpassing

   反义词birthlife

2. B2formal

   The end or failure of something, such as an institution, idea, or business.

   终结或崩溃

   • The company's demise was caused by poor management.
   • The demise of the old regime led to new reforms.
   • The project faced its demise due to lack of funding.

   同义词collapsedeathdownfallendextinctionfailureruintermination

   反义词beginningbirthcommencementcreationestablishmentfoundationinceptionrisestart

• 动词，指通过遗嘱或租约转让财产、权利或所有权；也用作委婉语，表示死亡或终止。

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring property, rights, or title by will or lease; also used euphemistically to mean death or termination.

1. Transfer propertyC2formalbritish

   To transfer or convey property, especially real estate, through a lease or will.

   转让财产

   • The estate was demised to the eldest son in the will.
   • The landlord demised the property to the tenant for a term of 99 years.
   • The deed demised the land to the church.

   同义词assignbequeathconveydeviseleaselettransfer