lamentation
UK/.læmәn'teiʃәn/US
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of expressing deep grief or mourning; a passionate cry of sorrow.
悲叹，哀号，哀悼
Root Breakdown
Native Englishlamentationother
=lamentation
Common Collocations
- 1.loud lamentation大声哀号
- 2.wailing lamentation嚎哭声
Example Sentences
- 1.
The lamentation of the victims' families filled the courtroom.
- 2.
His lamentation expressed the collective grief.