cemetery

'semitәri

考研雅思GRE Collins 2

n. a tract of land used for burials

n. 墓地, 公墓
[法] 公墓, 墓地

Collins 星级

5,666

BNC 频率

4,589

使用频率

cemetery 来源于希腊语 koimeterion，意思是“睡觉的地方”。可以联想到人们在墓地安息，如同睡觉一般。

例句

1. The old cemetery is located on the hill near the town.

这座古老的墓地位于镇子附近的山上。

2. Many people visit the cemetery to pay their respects to loved ones.

很多人去墓地向亲人致敬。

3. The cemetery is a peaceful place for reflection and remembrance.

墓地是一个安静的地方，适合反思和怀念。