deathwatch['deθwɔtʃ]n.1.■临终(病人或死人)的看护;守尸,守灵,守夜2.■(处决前)死囚的监守人3.■【昆虫】4.■报死窃蠹(=deathwatch beetle)5.■家书虱;书虱6.■等待宣布头号新闻的记者