mope

🇬🇧 UK/mәup/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To behave in a listless, depressed, or sulky manner

郁郁寡欢;无精打采地闲荡

n.

A dull, spiritless person

忧郁的人;无精打采的人

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
mopeother
=mope

Common Collocations

  • 1.mope around闲逛
  • 2.mope about闷闷不乐
  • 3.stop moping停止郁郁寡欢

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Don't [mope] about your loss; focus on moving forward.

  • 2.

    The depressed child [moped] in the corner all afternoon.

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