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 English
lamentationother
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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.

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