moribund
English → Chinese
adj//ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd//
(economy) 垂死的:指某事物(如机构或经济)处于衰落、停滞或即将终结的状态。
It will be difficult to start a successful business in this moribund local economy.
(Chinese) 在这种垂死的地方经济环境下,很难创办一家成功的企业。
The once-popular social club had become moribund, with only a few elderly members remaining.
(Chinese) 这家曾广受欢迎的社交俱乐部已经变得死气沉沉,只剩下几名老年成员。
adj//ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd//
(person) 弥留之际的:指人非常虚弱,已经濒临死亡。
The priest was called to provide final comfort to the moribund patient in the hospital.
(Chinese) 牧师被叫去为医院里垂死的病人提供最后的慰藉。
The old cat lay moribund in its favorite sunny spot, barely able to lift its head.
(Chinese) 老猫躺在它最喜欢的向阳处,已处于弥留之际,几乎抬不起头。
Entry ID: en:zh:moribund · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary