dying

• 指正在死去、即将死亡或逐渐消失、衰落的。也可形容逐渐变弱、不再流行或不再活跃的事物。

Describes something that is becoming less strong, popular, or active over time.

1. Approaching deathA2formal

   In the process of dying or near death.

   垂死的

   • The dying man made his final wishes known.
   • She visited her dying grandfather in the hospital.
   • The dying soldier was carried off the battlefield.

   同义词fadingmoribund

   反义词aliveflourishinglivingthriving

2. Intense desire or eagernessB2informal

   Feeling a strong or desperate wish for something.

   强烈的渴望

   • I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now.
   • She was dying to hear the news.
   • He's dying to go to the concert tonight.

   同义词achinganxiouscravingdesperateeagerhungryimpatientkeenlongingthirstyyearning

   反义词aversedisinclinedindifferentreluctantuninterested

3. Declining or fadingB2formal

   Gradually coming to an end or losing strength.

   衰亡的

   • The dying embers of the fire glowed softly.
   • Interest in the old tradition is dying.
   • The dying light of the sunset painted the sky red.

   同义词diminishingebbingfadingfailingmoribundsinkingwaningweakening

   反义词burgeoningflourishinggrowingrevivingstrengtheningthriving

• 名词，指生命终止或存在结束的过程或行为，常用于死亡语境。

A noun referring to the process or act of ceasing to live or exist, often in the context of death.

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1. Process of deathB2formal

   The process of dying or coming to an end.

   死亡过程

   • The dying of the old traditions saddened the community.
   • He witnessed the dying of the fire.
   • The dying of the plants was due to lack of water.

   同义词deathdeceasedemisedepartureendexpirationpassing

2. Decline or fadingC1formal

   The gradual decline or loss of something, like a language or industry.

   衰落

   • The dying of the local dialect is a cultural loss.
   • They discussed the dying of the coal industry.
   • The dying of ancient crafts needs preservation efforts.

   同义词decaydeclinedemisedeteriorationebbendextinctionfadingpassingwane

   反义词flourishinggrowthrebirthrenaissancerenewalresurgencerevivalrisethrivingvitality

• 动词，表示生命终止、不再存活；也可引申指事物消亡、消失或机器停止运转。

A verb used to indicate the act of ceasing to live or exist.

不规则动词

1. Cease to liveA1formal

   To stop living; to become dead.

   死

   • Many people died in the accident.
   • Her grandfather died last year.
   • Plants die without water.

   同义词buy the farmcheck outconk outcroakdeceasedepartexpirekick the bucketpass awaypass onperishsuffocate

   反义词livesurvive

2. Stop functioningA2informal

   To stop working or operating, especially suddenly.

   停止运转

   • The engine suddenly died on the highway.
   • My phone battery died during the call.
   • The music died away as the band left the stage.

   同义词break downconk outcrashcut outfailgive outstall

   反义词functionoperaterunstartwork

3. Become reduced or fadeB1formal

   To gradually become smaller, weaker, or less intense.

   减弱

   • The conversation died down after dinner.
   • The fire slowly died out in the fireplace.
   • Interest in the topic died after the news broke.

   同义词abatedeclinediminishdwindleebbfadepeter outsubsidetaper offwane

   反义词flourishgrowincreaseintensifyrevivestrengthensurgethrivewax

4. Be in great need (slang)B2slangamerican

   To have an intense desire or need for something.

   非常想要（俚语）

   • I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now.
   • She was dying to hear the gossip.
   • We're dying to see the new movie tonight.

   同义词achecravehankerhungerlongpinethirstyearn

短语动词变体die awaydie downdie offdie out