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Pronunciation / Transliteration: mièwáng
"许多古老的文明都在历史的长河中灭亡了。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely manner.
"Hundreds of species of plants and animals perished in the massive forest fire." - 2
To pass away completely; to become ruined, decayed, or disintegrated over time.
"Rubber seals will eventually perish when exposed to prolonged direct sunlight and extreme heat."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French verb periss-, extended stem of perir, which traces back to the Latin perīre meaning 'to pass away, perish, be ruined', composed of per- ('thoroughly, to destruction') and īre ('to go'). It entered the English language in the late 13th century, initially retaining the senses of physical destruction, death, and spiritual ruin.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Perish" is said worldwide
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périr
Transliteration: /pe.ʁiʁ/
"De nombreuses plantes périssent pendant la sécheresse sévère."
umkommen
Transliteration: /ˈʊmˌkɔmən/
"Viele Menschen kamen bei dem schweren Sturm um."
perire
Transliteration: /peˈri.re/
"Molti organismi rischiano di perire a causa dell'inquinamento."
perecer
Transliteration: /pe.ɾeˈseɾ/
"Muchos marineros perecieron en el naufragio."
perecer
Transliteration: /pe.ɾeˈseɾ/
"As plantações começaram a perecer devido à falta de água."
नष्ट होना
Transliteration: nasht hona
"अत्यधिक ठंड के कारण कई पौधे नष्ट हो गए।"
灭亡
Transliteration: mièwáng
"许多古老的文明都在历史的长河中灭亡了。"
소멸하다
Transliteration: somyeolhada
"가혹한 환경 속에서 많은 생물들이 소멸해 갔다."
滅びる
Transliteration: horobiru
"過酷な冬の寒さで多くの木々が滅びかけている。"
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