"death," early 14c., from Old French deces (12c., Modern French décès) "decease, death," from Latin decessus "death" (euphemism for mors), also "a retirement, a departure," from decess-, past participle stem of decedere "die, depart, withdraw," literally "to go down," from de- "away" (see de-) + cedere "go" (see cede). Still used with a tinge of euphemism.
decease (v.)
"to die," early 15c., from decease (n.). Related: Deceased; deceasing
decease 双语例句
1. Upon his decease the house will pass to his wife.
他死后房屋归他太太所有.
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2. Upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren.
你一过世,资产就转到你孙子的名下.
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3. The general's decease left the army without a leader.
将军死亡使这支军队群龙无首.
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4. Vietnam also has reported recent cases of blue ear decease ( disease ).
越南也报告说最近发现蓝耳猪的病例.
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5. Upon your decease the house will pass to your wife.