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graveside

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++grave·side /ˈɡreɪvsaɪd/ noun  at the graveside MXbeside a grave, especially when someone is being buried there 在墓边〔尤指某人下葬时〕graveside adjective [only before noun]
Examples from the Corpus
gravesideEdward's parents sent their condolences, attended the ceremony at chapel and graveside, and Mrs Thomas visited the widow.There were people from everywhere in the district standing around that wet, muddy graveside that day.However, I was not alone at the graveside.It was not by any of the group at the graveside.Some reporters tried to interview her at the graveside.He was at the graveside looking mournful and interesting.At the graveside, Jules and Marie were joining the priest in prayer.Sarah's seven remaining sons carried Anthony's coffin to the graveside.
grave·side nounChineseSyllable
when is buried beside someone especially a being grave, Corpus


graveside
graveside /ˈɡreɪvsaɪd/ noun
at the graveside beside a grave, especially when someone is being buried there
—graveside adjective [only before noun]