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funerals

/ˈfjuːnərəlz/ /ˈfjunərəlz/

Meanings
noun

葬礼，丧礼

A ceremony to honour and remember a deceased person. Often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

Examples :

"Many people attend funerals to support the family of someone who has died. "
很多人参加葬礼是为了支持逝者的家人。
ritual culture religion family event society

Related Words

Illustration minister

minister noun

/ˈmɪnɪstə/ /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/

牧师，教士。

"The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation."

这位牧师代表全体教徒做了祷告。

Illustration chiefly

chiefly adjective

/ˈtʃiːf.li/

首要的，主要的

"The school's chief concern, chiefly its declining enrollment, was discussed at the meeting. "

学校的首要关注点，主要是其不断下降的入学率，在会议上进行了讨论。

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presence noun

/ˈpɹɛzəns/

存在，在场，出席

"Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw."

任何画家都能从有真人模特在场供其写生中获益。

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

某人，有人

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

你需要为你心里的那个特别的人准备一份礼物吗？

Illustration memorial

memorial noun

/məˈmoʊɹi.əl/

纪念，回忆，追忆。

"My grandmother's stories are a vivid memorial of her childhood. "

我奶奶的故事是对她童年生活生动而鲜活的回忆。

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support noun

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

支持，支撐，扶持。

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

桥梁坚固的支撑梁防止了结构倒塌。

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distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

区分，辨别

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

老师根据深刻的分析，将学生们优秀的作文和其他的区分开来。

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funeral noun

/ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ /ˈfjunəɹəl/

葬礼，丧礼

"The funeral for Grandma Smith was held at the church on Saturday. "

史密斯奶奶的葬礼于星期六在教堂举行。(Shǐmìsī nǎinai de zànglǐ yú xīngqíliù zài jiàotáng jǔxíng.)

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deceased noun

/diˈsist/ /dɪˈsiːst/

死者，逝者。

"The deceased was interred in his local churchyard."

死者被安葬在他当地的教堂墓地里。

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remember verb

/ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/

记得，记住， 铭记。

"I remember my grandmother's smile; it's a clear image in my mind. "

我记得我奶奶的笑容，那笑容在我脑海里非常清晰。

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ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

仪式，典礼。

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

毕业典礼对所有学生来说都是一个重要的仪式。

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service noun

/ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/

服务，效劳

"I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career."

我说我结束了我们之间的关系，其实是帮了他一个忙——现在他可以自由地追求自己的事业了。