demise
noun
UK/dɪˈmaɪz/
US/dɪˈmaɪz/
Definitions of demise noun
- Singular(單數)
The termination or downfall of something previously regarded as powerful or influential, such as an organization, system, or enterprise.
衰落；倒閉；敗亡
The rise of new technologies has led to the demise of many traditional industries.
新技術的興起導致許多傳統產業的衰落。
The demise of the regime was seen as the beginning of a new era for the region.
該政權的倒閉被視為該地區新時代的開始。
The store finally met its demise after years of deficits.
這家商店在多年虧損後終於倒閉了。
Phrases of demise noun
- sb's demise
The death of a person, typically used in formal contexts.
死亡（多用於正式場合）
• Rumors circulated widely about the circumstances of his sudden demise.
關於他突然死亡的傳言廣泛流傳。