/ˈmɔ:tl ||; ˈmɔrtḷ/adj1 that cannot live for ever and must die 不能永生的；终有一死的: We are all mortal. 我们所有人总有一死。 [OPP] immortal 反义词为immortal
2 (written 书面语) that will result in death 致命的；致死的: a mortal wound/blow 致命伤；致命的打击to be in mortal danger 有致命的危险 ☞ Look at fatal, it has a similar meaning. 参看fatal，意思相近。
3 very great or extreme 非常的；极度的:
They were in mortal fear of the enemy. 他们极其害怕敌人。 ➔mortally /-təli ||; -tḷɪ/ adv