Extinct



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解释

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• adj.绝种的, 不存在的
• ［英］ adj.绝种的, 不存在的 ( no longer in existence)
• ［类］ 反义词: extant ( 现存的) ; resuscitated ( 复苏的)
• ［记］ ex+tinct ( 促使) -> 使...失去 -> 绝种的
• ［同］ 同根词: distinction ( 差别) ; instinct ( 本能, 天性)

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin exstinctus, past participle of exstinguere
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. no longer burning
  • b. no longer active <an extinct volcano>
• 2. no longer existing <an extinct animal>
• 3.
  • a. gone out of use ; superseded
  • b. having no qualified claimant <an extinct title>

II. transitive verb

• Date: 15th century
• archaic extinguish

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