next of kin

noun
🔊/ˌnekst əv ˈkɪn/
🔊/ˌnekst əv ˈkɪn/
[countable, uncountable]
(plural next of kin)
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  1. your closest living relative or relatives直系亲属;最近亲
    • I'm her next of kin.我是她的直系亲属。🔊🔊
    • Her next of kin have been informed.她最近的亲属已得到通知了。🔊🔊
    • The form must be signed by next of kin.这表格必须有直系亲属签字。🔊🔊
    Topics Family and relationshipsc1