dying
['daɪ.ɪŋ] adjective
■very ill and likely to die soon 将死的，奄奄一息的，病入膏肓的•She nursed her dying husband for months.她照料了病入膏肓的丈夫好几个月。 ■describes a tradition or industry which is becoming much less common or important （传统或行业）衰落的，衰败的，即将消失的
■happening at the time someone dies, or connected with that time 临死的，临终的•Beethoven's dying words are said to have been "I shall hear in heaven."据说贝多芬的临终遗言是“我在天堂会听到声音”。
['daɪ.ɪŋ] plural noun
the dying
■people who are about to die 将死之人，奄奄一息的人•These nurses specialize in the care of the dying.这些护士专门从事临终关怀。 |