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- 终身
终身
zhōng shēn
Meaning
- lifelong
- marriage
Definition
终身指人的一生,从出生到死亡,通常用于强调某个状态或关系持续整个生命过程。
Lifelong; pertaining to one's entire life, from birth to death, often emphasizing a state or relationship that lasts throughout one's life.
Usage
常用于描述长期承诺、职业、荣誉或疾病等持续一生的概念。
Used to describe lifelong commitments, careers, honors, or illnesses that persist throughout one's life.
Examples
- 1 他决定将教育事业作为终身职业。 (He decided to make education his lifelong career.)
- 2 这张终身会员卡可以享受所有优惠。 (This lifetime membership card entitles you to all discounts.)
- 3 他们许下了终身相守的誓言。 (They made a vow to stay together for life.)
- 4 这项研究获得了终身成就奖。 (This research received a lifetime achievement award.)
- 5 他因终身疾病需要长期治疗。 (He needs long-term treatment due to a lifelong illness.)
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