demise

n

• ① 崩,薨,逝世,死亡(=death)
  • the unexpected demise of King George VI国王乔治六世的突然驾崩
  • Upon his demise the title passed to his son.他死后爵位传给了他的儿子。

• ② 【谑】消灭;停止活动
  • The demise of that dishonest newspaper has brought no tears to my eyes.我对那家骗人报社的倒闭,一点也不感到同情。