mortal

• 指会死亡的、终有一死的生物，与神或永生相对；也指致命的、导致死亡的，或极为剧烈、严重的。

Describes something that is subject to death; also used to describe a fatal or extremely intense condition.

1. Subject to deathB2formal

   Describes a living being that will eventually die.

   会死的

   • All humans are mortal.
   • The ancient Greeks believed gods were not mortal.
   • Mortal creatures have a limited lifespan.

   同义词earthlyfinitehumanperishabletemporaltransient

   反义词deathlessimmortalundying

2. B2formal

   Capable of causing death; fatal.

   致命的

   • He suffered a mortal wound in the battle.
   • The disease proved to be mortal for many patients.
   • A mortal blow was struck to the enemy's defenses.

   同义词deadlyfatallethal

3. Extreme or intenseC1informal

   Used to emphasize the severity or intensity of something.

   极度的

   • She was in mortal fear of losing her job.
   • They lived in mortal terror of the dictator.
   • He felt a mortal dread before the exam.

   同义词awfuldireextremegreatintenseoverwhelmingprofoundsevereterribleutter

• 名词，指会死亡的人，尤与神或长生不死的存在相对；也可泛指凡人、人类。

A noun referring to a human being, especially in contrast to a divine or immortal being, or a being that is subject to death.

1. B2formal

   A human being, especially as contrasted with a divine or immortal being.

   凡人

   • The gods looked down upon the mortals below.
   • He was just a mortal, not a superhero.
   • Mortals are born and eventually die.

   同义词creatureearthlinghumanhuman beingindividualsoul

2. B2informal

   An ordinary person, as opposed to someone with special powers or status.

   凡人

   • Even the richest mortals have problems.
   • She treated everyone, from kings to common mortals, with respect.
   • The wizard was far beyond the abilities of any mere mortal.

   同义词commonercreatureearthlingeverymanhumanhuman beingsoul

   反义词deitygodimmortal