carcass
UK/ˈkɑːrkəs/US/'kɑ:kәs/
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Definitions
n.
The dead body of an animal, especially one ready for or after butchering
（动物的）尸体，（屠宰后的）躯体
n.
The decaying or stripped-down framework of a structure or object
（建筑或物体的）残骸，骨架
Root Breakdown
Loanwordcarcassroot
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Carcass came through Old French carcois; its deeper origin is uncertain and it is NOT a clean carn (flesh) derivative, though the meaning — a dead fleshly body — sits squarely in the flesh field. Treat it as a meaning-cousin of the carn family rather than a transparent carn formation.
Common Collocations
- 1.animal carcass动物尸体
- 2.rotting carcass腐烂的尸体
- 3.chicken carcass鸡架
- 4.carcass of……的残骸
Example Sentences
- 1.
Vultures circled the carcass of a fallen buffalo.
- 2.
Only the rusting carcass of the old car remained in the yard.