How to pronounce“phoenix”in English
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Definitions of “phoenix”
A mythological bird, said to be the only one of its kind, which lives for 500 years and then dies by burning to ashes on a pyre of its own making, ignited by the sun. It then arises anew from the ashes.
“burn the long-lived phoenix in her blood”
Anything that is reborn after apparently being destroyed.
“Astronomers believe planets might form in this dead star's disk, like the mythical Phoenix rising up out of the ashes.”
To transfer assets from one company to another to dodge liability
“Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association CEO John Winter said phoenixing has been "endemic" for decades.”
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