mortuary

• 指与死亡或丧葬有关的；也指停放尸体等待埋葬或火化的场所。

Relating to death or burial; used to describe a place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

1. Relating to deathC1formal

   Of or relating to or characteristic of death.

   死亡的

   • The mortuary rituals of the ancient civilization were complex.
   • He studied mortuary practices across different cultures.
   • The room had a mortuary stillness that made everyone uncomfortable.

   同义词deathlyfunerealmortal

   反义词aliveanimatelivingvital

2. Relating to funeralsC1formal

   Of or relating to a funeral or the preparation of the dead for burial.

   殡葬的

   • The mortuary chapel was decorated with white flowers.
   • She works in the mortuary science field.
   • Mortuary customs vary greatly around the world.

   同义词burialfuneralsepulchral

• 指存放死者遗体等待埋葬或火化的建筑或场所；也可指与丧葬有关的机构或部门。

A noun referring to a building or room where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

1. Place for deceased bodiesB2formal

   A facility or room where dead bodies are stored and prepared for burial or cremation.

   太平间

   • The body was taken to the mortuary for examination.
   • She works as a technician at the city mortuary.
   • The family visited the mortuary to identify the deceased.

   同义词funeral homefuneral parlormorgue