1721, "about to die," from Middle French moribund (16c.), from Latin moribundus "dying, at the point of death," from mori "to die" (see mortal (adj.)). Figurative sense of "near an end" is from 1837. Related: Moribundity.
雙語例句
1. The moribund Post Office Advisory Board was replaced.
這個不起作用的郵局顧問委員會已被替換.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. Imperialism is monopolistic, parasitic and moribund capitalism.
帝國主義是壟斷的 、 寄生的、垂死的資本主義.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
3. The British music scene is nostalgic, decrepit and moribund.
英國音樂呈現出感傷懷舊、暮氣沉沉、行將就木的景象。
來自辭典例句
4. In the moribund patient deepening coma are the usual preludes to death.
病人彌留之際,加深的昏睡通常是死的前兆.
來自辭典例句
5. The US dollar, a once proud and honest currency, is moribund, like the nation it represents.