lament
UK/lә'ment/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To express deep sorrow, grief, or regret; to mourn.
悲叹，哀悼，痛惜
n.
An expression of grief or sorrow; a song or poem mourning a loss.
悲叹，哀歌，挽歌
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlamentstem
=lament
Common Collocations
- 1.lament the loss哀悼失去
- 2.lament something对某事哀悼
Example Sentences
- 1.
She laments the loss of her beloved grandfather.
- 2.
The book laments the decline of traditional culture.