Coffins Meaning in English
word · lemma: coffin
/ˈkɔfɪnz/
KAW-finzz
/kˈɒfɪnz/
KOF-inzz
释义
Coffins are long boxes used to hold a dead body for burial or cremation.
用法与细微差别
'Coffins' is mainly used in formal, somber, or historical contexts. It is different from 'casket' (used most often in American English), though they often mean the same thing. Common collocations: 'wooden coffins', 'open coffins', 'closed coffins'. Not used for living things.
Spanish: ataúdesPortuguese (BR): caixõesPortuguese (PT): caixõesChinese (Simplified): 棺材Chinese (Traditional): 棺材Hindi: ताबूतArabic: توابيتBengali: কফিনRussian: гробJapanese: 棺桶Vietnamese: quan tàiKorean: 관Turkish: tabutUrdu: تابوتIndonesian: peti mati
例句
The coffins were made of wood.
basic
Six coffins were carried into the cemetery.
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The soldiers covered the coffins with flags.
basic
They placed flowers on top of the coffins as a sign of respect.
natural
During the ceremony, the coffins stood side by side.
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After the service, the families followed the coffins to the graves.
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