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quietus

n.偿清,解除,寂灭,死

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quietus为短语/超纲词汇

词根

qui,quiet=calm(安静的),rest(休息)

quietus


/kwaɪ'i:təs; kwaɪ`itəs/
n (usu sing 通常作单数) (fml 文) release from life; extinction 死亡; 灭绝
*give sb his quietus, ie put an end to his life 结束某人的生命
* The plan has finally got its quietus, ie been abandoned. 这一计画终于胎死腹中(遭放弃).

quietus


n [singular]formal
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Medieval Latin;Origin: quietus est 'he is free of debts or duties']
the death of a person
the end of something