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单词 disappear
释义

disappear

verb

dis·​ap·​pear ˌdis-ə-ˈpir How to pronounce disappear (audio)
disappeared; disappearing; disappears

intransitive verb

1
: to pass from view
The moon disappeared behind a cloud.
2
: to cease to be : pass out of existence or notice
dinosaurs disappeared from the earth
My keys seem to have disappeared again.

transitive verb

: to cause (someone or something) to disappear:
a
: to abduct and kill or imprison (someone, such as a political dissident) while withholding information about the person's fate
Her son was disappeared during Argentina's so-called 'Dirty War.'Associated Press
Under his repressive regime, tens of thousands of Chileans were "disappeared," tortured and killed; hundreds of thousands were forced into exile.Mandalit del Barco
Fearing that he would be kidnapped or "disappeared" in Syria under some false pretext, Mr. Omar made a video, which he posted on YouTube, to establish that he had defected.Dan Bilefsky
When early efforts of containment failed, journalists and doctors who spoke out against the threat were disappeared, these sources said.Bret Baier and Nick Givas
Orwell's novel was published in 1949 in the wake of World War II, when both fascism and socialism seemed to loom as threats to democracy, and it imagines a secretive regime that surveils its people and polices even their thoughts, disappearing anyone who rebels against the order.Jeva Lange
b
: to cause (something) to pass out of existence, possession, or view
VICE has disappeared the post from its Web site.Jenna Sauers
The … waitress disappears the debris from the floor …Catherine Cleary
After class, while waiting for Halmoni to pick me up, I devoured as many of those rainbow morsels as I could, as if disappearing them might also disappear my shame.Jennifer Hope Choi
He shares his opinion that based on his early findings, the bullets didn't come from Locke's gun, which is important because, as Lucca Quinn points out, Peter would have no reason to disappear the evidence if it exonerated Locke.Alexis Rhiannon
disappearance
ˌdis-ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s How to pronounce disappear (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • dematerialize
  • dissolve
  • evanesce
  • evaporate
  • fade
  • flee
  • fly
  • melt
  • sink
  • vanish
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Example Sentences

The two men disappeared around the corner. The dinosaurs disappeared millions of years ago. These problems won't just disappear by themselves. He disappeared without a trace two years ago. The speaker suddenly disappeared just before the beginning of the ceremony.
Recent Examples on the Web That stuff must get broken down enough to disappear into the drain. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2023 Researchers predict seasonal ice on lakes will continue to disappear because of global warming in yet another blow to winter recreational activities. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 He’s calmed down and now hates himself enough to disappear into retirement. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2023 Brian Walshe, 47, allegedly searched on Google the day after his wife was said to disappear and two days before her work in Washington, D.C., reported her missing and police came knocking on his door. Flint Mccolgan Boston Herald (tns), al, 19 Jan. 2023 One of the best PlayStation Plus benefits for PS5 owners is set to disappear on May 9. PCMAG, 2 Feb. 2023 The SnugStop features a removable and machine-washable cotton pillowcase with a side pocket ideal for stashing your phone, lip balm, or anything that used to disappear behind your bed. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023 Family members told authorities it’s unlike Allen, a father, to disappear and not contact them. Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 25 Jan. 2023 But its recent inclusion in leadership meetings isn’t a fad waiting to disappear. Gloria Horsley, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

disappear

verb
dis·​ap·​pear ˌdis-ə-ˈpi(ə)r How to pronounce disappear (audio)
1
: to cease to be visible : pass out of sight : vanish
the moon disappeared behind a cloud
2
: to cease to be
the dinosaur disappeared ages ago
disappearance
-ˈpir-ən(t)s How to pronounce disappear (audio)
noun

disappear

verb

as in to vanish
to cease to be visible the stranger disappeared into the mists, never to be seen again

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • vanish
  • fade
  • melt
  • evaporate
  • fly
  • flee
  • dissipate
  • dissolve
  • evanesce
  • dematerialize
  • sink
  • blur
  • drop out of sight
  • disperse
  • dry up
  • clear
  • dim
  • blank (out)
  • die (away or down or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • appear
  • materialize
  • emerge
  • arrive
  • issue
  • break out
  • loom
  • show up
  • come out
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