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Change log entry 42600
Processed by: richwarm (2012-07-25 08:47:45 GMT)
Comment: << review queue entry 41540 - submitted by 'xiaoxiong' >>
this is always a verb

Editor: Well, it *can* mean "to become extinct" but ...

as well as being a verb, it can be be used as an adjective
1) 鼠兔及其灭绝的种类。
pikas and extinct forms
2) 许多灭绝的头足类动物
numerous extinct cephalopods of the family Belemnitidae

... or a noun
One of the most important causes of extinction is loss of habitat.
灭绝的最重要原因之一就是生活环境的丢失。
Diff:
- 滅絕 灭绝 [mie4 jue2] /to extinguish/extinct/to die out/
+ 滅絕 灭绝 [mie4 jue2] /to extinguish/to become extinct/to die out/
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