tragedy

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Definitions

n.

A serious drama in which the main character suffers greatly or is destroyed; a terrible real-life event causing great suffering or loss.

悲剧;惨剧,灾难

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
tragedyother
=tragedy

Common Collocations

  • 1.human tragedy人间惨剧
  • 2.national tragedy国家悲剧
  • 3.Greek tragedy古希腊悲剧
  • 4.end in tragedy以悲剧收场

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Shakespeare's Hamlet is considered one of the greatest tragedies ever written.

  • 2.

    The collapse of the bridge was a tragedy that claimed over thirty lives.

  • 3.

    It would be a tragedy to let such a talented young musician give up her dreams.

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