Kin
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定义
the kin: 家族
next of kin: 近亲
示例
- "The sheik specified no next of kin, and left no legal will."
- "Next of kin: unknown."
练习 1
Mr. Sonovovitch writes that "The sheik specified no next of kin".
The phrase "next of kin" refers to .
The phrase "next of kin" refers to .
Mr. Sonovovitch writes that "The sheik specified no next of kin".
The phrase "next of kin" refers to relatives.
The phrase "next of kin" refers to relatives.
relatives: The phrase "next of kin" refers to the closest relative of a person. The term "kin" itself means "relative" or "family member". The phrase "next of kin" is often used when determining to whom the money, estate or possessions of a dead person will be awarded. According to this email, the dead sheik has specified no "next of kin" in his will, meaning that no one knows to whom his money should be given.
business associates: The phrase "next of kin" refers to family members or relatives, not to business partners, associates or contacts.
bank officials: "Bank officials" are the administrators and managers who work at a bank. "Bank officials" are not "next of kin" which indicates close family members or relatives.
legal instructions: "Legal instructions" are usually included in a will (or testament), however "next of kin" refers to family members or relatives.
练习 2
Bethany Belovin declares that Horatio's next of kin is unknown.
Which of the following pieces of information might tell us about Horatio's "next of kin"?
Which of the following pieces of information might tell us about Horatio's "next of kin"?
Bethany Belovin declares that Horatio's next of kin is unknown.
Which of the following pieces of information might tell us about Horatio's "next of kin"?
Which of the following pieces of information might tell us about Horatio's "next of kin"?
This is the best choice. The term "next of kin" describes a person's closest living relative(s). The term has medical and legal implications as well, as this person (or people) is the first to be contacted in a medical emergency or in case of death. Furthermore, the possessions and estate of someone who dies without a living will (a testament) will automatically be transferred to their next of kin. "Kin" is synonymous with "relative" or "family".
This is incorrect. The term "next of kin" is unrelated to somebody's schedule!
This is incorrect. The term "next of kin" is unrelated to somebody's position or legal status within a company. Rather it describes a person's closest living relative.
This is incorrect. The term "next of kin" is unrelated to the "race", origin or skin color of a person! Rather it describes a person's closest living relative.
This is incorrect. The term "next of kin" is unrelated to a work visa number. Rather it describes a person's closest living relative.
