die away

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To gradually become fainter

逐渐变弱
Irse apagando gradualmente
だんだん薄れる
점점 희미해지다

For sounds or feelings to slowly fade.

声音或感觉慢慢消退。
Que los sonidos o sentimientos se desvanezcan lentamente.
音や感情がゆっくりと消えていくこと。
소리나 감정이 서서히 사라지다.
Base verb: die
Particle: away
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. The music died away.
    音乐渐渐消失了
    La música se fue apagando
    音楽がだんだん消えていった
    음악이 점점 사라져 갔다.
  2. Her voice died away.
    她的声音渐渐消失了
    Su voz se fue apagando
    彼女の声が消え入った
    그녀의 목소리가 점점 작아졌다.
  3. The excitement died away.
    兴奋感慢慢消退了
    La emoción se fue desvaneciendo
    興奮が薄れていった
    흥분이 점차 가라앉았다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: sounds, feelings, fading

Tone: diminishing

✓ Do Say

  • Died away
    渐渐消失了
    Se fue apagando
    消えていった
    점점 사라졌다

Origin & History

From life fading away gradually.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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