| 释义 |
deˈfunctive, a.
[f. L. dēfunct- ppl. stem (see defunct) + -ive.]
Of or pertaining to defunction or dying. Also, becoming defunct; dying.
1601Shakes. Phœnix & Turtle 14 Let the priest in surplice white, That defunctive music can, Be the death-divining swan. 1920T. S. Eliot Ara Vos Prec 14 Defunctive music under sea Passed seaward with the passing bell. 1929W. Faulkner Sound & Fury 165 The lane..became defunctive in grass, a mere path scarred quietly into new grass. 1939T. Wolfe Web & Rock i. 18 The day was drowsed with quietness and defunctive turnip greens. 1961Listener 26 Oct. 681/1 The theatre has a whole barrel full of conventions for the purpose—slow curtains, quick curtains..defunctive music preparing a slow ending. |