英语词汇“tomb”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Noun the tomb of Alexander the Great explored the historic graveyard and saw tombs that dated back two centuries Verb Forest Lawn is where many of Tinseltown's immortals are tombed for all eternity.

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They were spotted in New Orleans visiting the actor's pyramid tomb.

Alexia Fernández, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 Some observers suggest that Francis' visit to Celestine's tomb in L'Aquila, Italy, could foreshadow his own resignation.

Grayson Quay, The Week, 28 Aug. 2022 The tomb-like sculpture is Fukazawa’s attempt to come to terms with the seemingly unending gun violence in American society.

Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 Garfield’s tomb is a few blocks away from the Centrum, and the current debate on gun rights tied in with the continuing education mission, Hennes said.

cleveland, 15 July 2022 Despite these claims to fame, the legendary medieval king wasn’t real—but a 5,000-year-old tomb named after him certainly is, and archeologists are exploring it for the first time.

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2022 Standing at attention under a cloudless sky in the late-May heat, Biden saluted as taps played, after laying the wreath of multi-colored flowers wrapped in red, white and blue ribbon in front of the tomb.

Will Weissert, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2022 Thieves hacked the paintings from the wall of a tomb, New York officials said.

Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 One of the more famous tales said King Arthur fought and slew a giant who fell backward onto the capstone of the tomb, breaking it in two, Thomas said.

Megan Marples, CNN, 11 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English tombe, from Anglo-French tumbe, from Late Latin tumba sepulchral mound, from Greek tymbos; perhaps akin to Latin tumēre to be swollen — more at thumb entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	tomb
释义	tomb 1 of 2 noun ˈtüm 1 a : an excavation in which a corpse is buried : grave b : a place of interment 2 : a house, chamber, or vault for the dead 3 : a building or structure resembling a tomb (as in appearance) tombless ˈtüm-ləs adjective tomb 2 of 2 verb tombed; tombing; tombs transitive verb : bury, entomb Synonyms Noun burial grave sepulchre sepulcher sepulture Verb bury entomb hearse inhume inter lay put away See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the tomb of Alexander the Great explored the historic graveyard and saw tombs that dated back two centuries Verb Forest Lawn is where many of Tinseltown's immortals are tombed for all eternity. Recent Examples on the Web Noun They were spotted in New Orleans visiting the actor's pyramid tomb. Alexia Fernández, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 Some observers suggest that Francis' visit to Celestine's tomb in L'Aquila, Italy, could foreshadow his own resignation. Grayson Quay, The Week, 28 Aug. 2022 The tomb-like sculpture is Fukazawa’s attempt to come to terms with the seemingly unending gun violence in American society. Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 Garfield’s tomb is a few blocks away from the Centrum, and the current debate on gun rights tied in with the continuing education mission, Hennes said. cleveland, 15 July 2022 Despite these claims to fame, the legendary medieval king wasn’t real—but a 5,000-year-old tomb named after him certainly is, and archeologists are exploring it for the first time. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2022 Standing at attention under a cloudless sky in the late-May heat, Biden saluted as taps played, after laying the wreath of multi-colored flowers wrapped in red, white and blue ribbon in front of the tomb. Will Weissert, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2022 Thieves hacked the paintings from the wall of a tomb, New York officials said. Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 One of the more famous tales said King Arthur fought and slew a giant who fell backward onto the capstone of the tomb, breaking it in two, Thomas said. Megan Marples, CNN, 11 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English tombe, from Anglo-French tumbe, from Late Latin tumba sepulchral mound, from Greek tymbos; perhaps akin to Latin tumēre to be swollen — more at thumb entry 1 First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition tomb noun ˈtüm 1 : grave entry 1 2 : a house or burial chamber for dead people tomb 1 of 2 noun as in grave a final resting place for a dead person explored the historic graveyard and saw tombs that dated back two centuries Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance grave sepulcher burial cemetery sepulchre mausoleum churchyard vault graveyard crypt sepulture catacomb charnel columbarium tumulus charnel house barrow potter's field mound tomb 2 of 2 verb as in to bury to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea Forest Lawn is where many of Tinseltown's immortals are tombed for all eternity Synonyms & Similar Words bury inter entomb hearse put away lay hide coffin inhume shroud shield cloak conceal immure curtain reinter shade enshrine obscure rebury inurn cover enshroud ensconce Antonyms & Near Antonyms exhume unearth disinter exhibit display reveal discover bare cremate show burn expose disclose uncoffin See More
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