Word · Frequency #14322
defunct
/diˈfʌŋkt/
noun
死者
核心释义
the dead person referred to
- 1.
死者
The dead person (referred to).
用法In use
The defunct had no living relatives to claim his estate.
用法提示:'defunct' 此处为名词,意为“死者”,在句中作主语。
The lawyer carefully read the letter written by the defunct.
用法提示:'defunct' 此处为名词,意为“死者”,作介词 by 的宾语。
The portrait shows the defunct in his ceremonial dress.
用法提示:'defunct' 此处为名词,意为“死者”,作动词 shows 的宾语。
the defunct
defunct 作名词时通常与定冠词 the 连用,语气正式,多用于法律或书面语;日常英语更常说 the deceased。
The defunct was a respected member of the community.
死者生前是社区里受人尊敬的一员。
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学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把 defunct 拆成 de+funct(功能),功能停止即生命结束;作名词指死者——那个不再运转的人。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:法律或遗嘱等正式文书中、悼词或书面历史叙述中 该名词用法比较罕见,多用于正式或书面语,如法律、档案或悼念语境;日常交流中更常说 the deceased 或 the dead person。
语法说明Grammar Note
常以 the defunct 的形式指單一死者;屬正式用語。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
与 defunct 押韵(末尾 /ʌŋkt/ 相同):junked、chunked、bunked。拼写相似的 distinct、extinct 元音为 /ɪ/,不押韵。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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