(pos:動詞)
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yue:因為執行職務而死亡；通常帶有幾分敬意
eng:to die in the line of duty; to be killed as a result of doing one's job; usually used respectfully
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yue:沙士期間，有幾位醫護人員不幸染病而殉職。 (saa1 si2 kei4 gaan1, jau5 gei2 wai2 ji1 wu6 jan4 jyun4 bat1 hang6 jim5 beng6 ji4 seon1 zik1.)
eng:During the SARS outbreak, several healthcare workers contracted the disease and, unfortunately, passed away.
