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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

coffin

英  [ˈkɒfɪn]
    
美  [ˈkɔːfɪn]

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • coffins

    1. [C 可数名词] 棺材

    A coffin is a box in which a dead body is buried or cremated.

    PHRASE. 习语

  • nail in the coffin of something

    1. 断送

    If you say that one thing is a nail in the coffin of another thing, you mean that it will help bring about its end or failure.

    双语例句

    例：

    A fine would be the final nail in the coffin of the airline.

    一笔罚款将会是这家航空公司的致命一击。

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