coffin
/ˈkɒfɪn/ · /ˈkɔːfɪn/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3843 in the learning path
棺材；灵柩
Definitions
n. A box holding a dead person's body for burial or cremation.
棺材；灵柩
Example
White flowers lay on the closed wooden coffin.
合上的木棺上放着白花。
The materials used to make a coffin can reflect local resources and cultural traditions.
制作棺材所用的材料可以反映当地资源和文化传统。
Collocations
- a wooden coffin
- carry a coffin
- a nail in the coffin
Synonyms
- casket
Usage tip
casket在美式英语中也常指棺材。
FAQ
- What does coffin mean?
- A box holding a dead person's body for burial or cremation.
- How is coffin pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒfɪn/, US /ˈkɔːfɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
