next of kin
noun/ˌnekst əv ˈkɪn/
/ˌnekst əv ˈkɪn/
[countable, uncountable] (plural next of kin)
- 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。
- I'm her next of kin.