mid-15c., from Middle French demise, fem. past participle of démettre "dismiss, put away," from des- "away" (from Latin dis-) + Middle French mettre "put," from Latin mittere "let go, send" (see mission). Originally "transfer of estate by will," meaning extended 1754 to "death" because that's when this happens.
例文
1. His demise is as shrouded in mystery as ever.
彼の死は神秘的な色に包まれていた。
2.I agree that the demise of London zoo would be terrible.
私もロンドン動物園が存在しなければ大変だと思っています。
3.He praised the union 's aimsbut predicted its early demise .
彼は協会の目標を称賛したが、この協会はすぐに消滅すると予想されている。
4.The war brought about the industry 's sudden demise .
戦争道はこの業界を突然崩壊させた。
5.The demise of the industry has caused untold misery to thousands of hard-working tradesmen.