tomb
noun [ C ] uk/tuːm/ us/tuːm/
B2 (尤指重要人物的)坟墓,陵墓,冢
a large stone structure or underground room where someone, especially an important person, is buried
Synonym: grave
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- The tomb was honeycombed with passages and chambers.
- For centuries the tomb lay inviolate until, by chance, it was discovered by two miners.
- His tomb was covered with a yellow patina of lichen.
- When they opened up the tomb they found treasure beyond their wildest dreams.