火化(尸体)
“cremate”直接借自拉丁语 crematus(焚烧的过去分词),由 cremare(燃烧)与动词后缀 -ate 结合。其词义从泛指的“燃烧”演化为专指“火化尸体”,体现了拉丁语在科学、仪式术语中的持久影响。
cremate = crem<燃烧> + ate<动词后缀>
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“cremate”直接借自拉丁语 crematus(焚烧的过去分词),由 cremare(燃烧)与动词后缀 -ate 结合。其词义从泛指的“燃烧”演化为专指“火化尸体”,体现了拉丁语在科学、仪式术语中的持久影响。
“The family chose to cremate their loved one according to his wishes.”
这家人依照逝者遗愿选择了火化。
“In some cultures, it is traditional to cremate the deceased on a funeral pyre.”
某些文化中,传统上会用柴堆火化逝者。
“Modern crematories use high temperatures to cremate remains efficiently and safely.”
现代火葬场通过高温高效安全地火化遗体。