alas
UK/ә'læs/US
Definitions
interj.
Used to express sorrow, regret, or grief.
唉；哎呀（表示悲伤或遗憾）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishalasother
=alas
Common Collocations
- 1.alas唉
- 2.alas and alack可惜啊
Example Sentences
- 1.
Alas, the old building was demolished to make way for a modern complex.
- 2.
Alas, the old theater was torn down last year.
- 3.
Alas, we could not attend the reunion due to unexpected circumstances.