"death," early 14c., from Old French deces (12c., Modern French décès) "decease, death," from Latin decessus "death" (euphemism for mors), also "a retirement, a departure," from decess-, past participle stem of decedere "die, depart, withdraw," literally "to go down," from de- "away" (see de-) + cedere "go" (see cede). Still used with a tinge of euphemism.
decease (v.)
"to die," early 15c., from decease (n.). Related: Deceased; deceasing
实用例句
1. Upon his decease the house will pass to his wife.
他死后房屋归他太太所有.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren.
你一过世,资产就转到你孙子的名下.来自互联网
3. The general's decease left the army without a leader.
将军死亡使这支军队群龙无首.来自互联网
4. Vietnam also has reported recent cases of blue ear decease ( disease ).
越南也报告说最近发现蓝耳猪的病例.来自互联网
5. Upon your decease the house will pass to your wife.
