Word
decedent
/diˈsiːdənt/
noun
死者
a person who has died
法律或正式用语
- 1.
n someone who is no longer alive
死者
In use
The decedent's will was read to the family yesterday.
All of the decedent's assets were distributed according to state law.
The attorney asked the witness about her relationship with the decedent.
the decedent
常用于法律或正式场合，指代已故之人。
The decedent was found at the scene.
死者当时在现场被发现。
decedent's [noun]
所有格形式，后接与死者相关的名词，如财产、遗嘱等。
The attorney reviewed the decedent's estate.
律师审查了死者的遗产。
of the decedent
作为后置定语，常用于正式文书中。
The autopsy report indicates the cause of death of the decedent.
尸检报告指出了死者的死因。
Common mistakes
The decedent patient was a businessman.The deceased patient was a businessman.
decedent 是名词，意为“死者”，不能直接修饰名词。应使用形容词 deceased 表示“已故的”。
He is a decedent of a famous general.He is a descendant of a famous general.
decedent 意为“死者”，不指“后代”。应使用 descendant 表示“后裔”。
Connections
Confusing words
- deceased
- 死者 · decedent 为法律术语，deceased 更通用，可作形容词或名词
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.