disappearance
/ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns/ · /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4093 in the learning path
消失；失踪
Definitions
n. The act of vanishing or becoming impossible to find.
消失；失踪
n. The process of gradually ceasing to exist.
消亡；不复存在
Example
The disappearance of my keys made me late again.
我的钥匙不见了，害得我又迟到了。
The gradual disappearance of traditional crafts reflects changing lifestyles and declining demand for handmade goods.
传统手工艺逐渐消亡，反映出生活方式的变化以及手工制品需求的下降。
Collocations
- sudden disappearance
- mysterious disappearance
- gradual disappearance
Word family
- disappear (v.)
- appear (v.)
- appearance (n.)
Synonyms
- vanishing
Antonyms
- appearance
Usage tip
常接of说明消失的人或物；动词为disappear。
FAQ
- What does disappearance mean?
- The act of vanishing or becoming impossible to find. The process of gradually ceasing to exist.
- How is disappearance pronounced?
- UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns/, US /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
