Definitions
adj. No longer alive
死的；枯死的
adj. No longer working, often because power has run out
没电的；无法运作的
adv. Completely or exactly, used for emphasis
完全地；正好
Example
We removed the dead flowers from the balcony pots.
我们清除了阳台花盆里枯死的花。
Leaving dead trees in forests can support biodiversity by providing habitats for insects and small animals.
将枯树留在森林中能为昆虫和小动物提供栖息地，从而促进生物多样性。
Collocations
- dead leaves
- a dead battery
- dead silence
- dead centre
Word family
- die (v.)
- death (n.)
- deadly (adj.)
Synonyms
- lifeless
Antonyms
- alive
- living
Usage tip
dead是状态，die是动作，death是名词。
FAQ
- What does dead mean?
- No longer alive No longer working, often because power has run out Completely or exactly, used for emphasis
- How is dead pronounced?
- UK /ded/, US /ded/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
