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lonely

UK/'lәunli/US
A1

Definitions

adj.

Sad because of lacking companionship; (of a place) remote and deserted.

孤独的;寂寞的;荒凉的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
lonestem
+
lyin the manner of
=lonely

Common Collocations

  • 1.feel lonely感到孤独
  • 2.lonely place孤独的地方
  • 3.lonely road荒凉的道路

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt lonely after moving to a new city where she knew no one.

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