shortgevity
名词 n.
英 /ˌʃɔːtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/
美 /ˌʃɔɹtˈd͡ʒɛ.vɪ.ti/
英文释义
名词 n.
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The state or condition of lasting for only a short period of time, in contrast to longevity.
— I did not discuss the prognosis with Dr. Glass, nor did I ask him any questions about my probable longevity — or shortgevity.
词形变化
词源
Blend of short + longevity. Or more precisely, from short + -gevity, a back-formation from longevity, specifically in the spoken form /lɒŋˈdʒɛvɪti/.
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