die
名詞
定義 die 名詞
tool
- Countable
A shaped piece or mold, typically made of metal or hard material, used to form or impress a design on metal or plastic.
game
- Countableold use
A small cube with a different number of dots on each of its six faces, used in games of chance.
動詞
定義 die 動詞
- A1Intransitive
To cease living, either abruptly or over time.
Thirteen individuals perished in the incident.
She succumbed to hunger, cancer, a cardiac arrest, or injuries.
Do they include those who pass away while having COVID-19?
- Intransitiveinformal
To cease functioning, usually due to a lack of power, as with a machine, battery, or phone.
The engine suddenly stopped working.
I apologize for not responding to your message; my phone battery died.
片語 die 動詞
- die a natural/violent/etc. death
to pass away from natural, violent, or other specified causes.
• Many people choose to die a natural death peacefully at home.
成語
- die hard
Describes a belief or habit that is very difficult to change or give up.
• Even in an era of rapid technological advancement, the preference for traditional paper books dies hard.
- or die in the attempt
This phrase is used to express that someone is determined to achieve their goal, no matter the obstacles or risks.
• He is determined to complete this mission, or die in the attempt.
- Never say die
A phrase used to encourage perseverance and continued effort despite setbacks.
• Despite losing the first match, his 'never say die' attitude kept him going, and he eventually won the championship.
- do or die
Used to describe a situation where one must take a significant risk to avoid failure.
• This game is do or die for us; we must succeed, and failure is not an option.
- die a/the death
To come to a complete and unsuccessful end; to fail utterly.
• The new product was not well-received and quickly died a death.
- the die is cast
This idiom is used to indicate that a decision or action has been taken, and the outcome is now inevitable and irreversible.
• The moment he decided to resign, the die was cast, and no one could stop him.
- be dying for/to do something
To have an overwhelming desire or craving for something, or to be extremely eager to do something.
• They were dying for a cold drink in the hot weather.
- almost/nearly die of something
to experience a particular feeling so intensely that one feels as though they might die
• He almost died of fright when he heard the news.
- to/until my dying day
Until the end of one's life; for as long as one lives.
• I will remember your kindness to me until my dying day.
- never say die
This phrase is used to encourage someone to persevere and not give up, despite facing difficulties.
• Despite being far behind early in the game, we never said die and eventually came back to win.
- to die for
Extremely desirable or excellent; something that is greatly wished for.
• This ocean view suite is to die for.
片語動詞 die
- die away
When something, particularly a sound, diminishes in intensity until it ceases to be heard.
• The sound of the violin died away gradually until it disappeared into the air.
- die down
When a noise or activity diminishes, it becomes softer or less noticeable.
• After the storm, the rain began to die down and became less loud.
- die off
When a group of organisms, whether plants, animals, or humans, progressively perish over time.
• Many species are dying off due to changes in the environment.
- die out
to gradually become rarer and ultimately cease to exist
• Many species of plants and animals are at risk of dying out due to habitat destruction.