1 mortal /ˈmoɚtl̟/ adjective Learner's definition of MORTAL
2
a : causing death : fatal致死的;致命的 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 b : possibly causing death可能致命的 c : relating to or connected with death死的;临死的 — see also mortal remains at remains 3
always used before a noun : very great or severe极大的;极度的
mortal enemy
also mortal foe/rival
: someone you hate very much and for a long time死敌 — mortally
/ˈmoɚtl̟i/ adverb -
He was mortally [=fatally] wounded in the battle.他在战斗中受了致命伤。
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She is mortally [=(more commonly) terminally] ill with cancer.她是癌症晚期。
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I'm mortally [=extremely] afraid of snakes.我特别害怕蛇。
2 mortal /ˈmoɚtl̟/ noun
plural mortals
plural mortals
Learner's definition of MORTAL
[count]
: a human being人;凡人 —
often used humorously常作诙谐用法 — compare 2immortal