demise

/dɪˈmaɪz/

the time when something ends

中文释义：终止；消亡

The demise of the traditional bookstore has been accelerated by online retailers.

传统书店的消亡被在线零售商加速了。

The sudden demise of the company shocked its employees and investors.

公司的突然倒闭震惊了员工和投资者。