demise
UK/di'maiz/US
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Definitions
n.
Death or end of something; the transfer of property or a title to a successor
死亡；终结；（财产或头衔的）转让、传承
v.
To transfer or convey property or a title by will or lease
遗赠；转让（财产或头衔）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdemiseother
=demise
Common Collocations
- 1.company demise公司的终结
- 2.king's demise国王之死
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company's demise came after years of poor financial management decisions.
- 2.
The king's demise marked the end of an era in European history.