cremate /krɪˈmeɪt/ TEM8 ( cremating, cremated, cremates )

• 1. 

  V-T When someone is cremated, their dead body is burned, usually as part of a funeral service. 火化 [usu passive]

  例：

  She wants Chris to be cremated.

  她想要克里斯被火化。

• 2. 

  cremation N-VAR 火化

  例：

  At Miss Garbo's request, there was a cremation after a private ceremony.

  应加伯小姐的要求，私下举行仪式后就进行火化。