very ill and likely to die soon

She nursed her dying husband for months. 她照料了病入膏肓的丈夫好几个月。

A dying tradition or industry is becoming much less common or important.

happening at the time someone dies, or connected with that time

Beethoven's dying words are said to have been "I shall hear in heaven." 据说贝多芬的临终遗言是“我会在天堂听到”。

people who are about to die

These nurses specialize in the care of the dying. 这些护士专门从事临终关怀。