| 单词 | death control |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdeath control death control n. [after birth control n.] (a) the deliberate ending of the life of a person no longer capable of supporting himself or herself because of illness, etc.; euthanasia (rare); (b) the prolonging of life, esp. through medical intervention. ΘΚΠ the world > life > death > killing > killing for specific reason > [noun] > mercy killing coup de grâce1699 mercy-stroke1702 stroke of grace1837 euthanasia1869 death control1917 mercy killing1925 1917 E. Paul & C. Paul Population & Birth-control 297 Voluntary death-control is the remedy for the curse of senility. 1924 Atlanta Constit. 5 Feb. 5/5 (advt.) Birth control os a popular subject. But how about death control?.. Have you made any real sensible effort to delay the hand of Father Time? 1955 World Population & Resources (Polit. & Econ. Planning) i. i. 9 Whereas death-control has always been actively fostered by Governments, birth-control has almost always been left to voluntary action. 1992 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 8 Oct. 3/1 The prolongation of life by modern medicine and hygiene, or..the introduction of death control without birth control. < as lemmas |
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