woe
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
名詞
悲哀, 不幸, 災難
great sorrow or distress
範例:
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The country was plunged into woe after the natural disaster.
自然災害後，國家陷入了巨大的悲痛之中。
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She expressed her woes about her failing business.
她表達了對失敗生意的苦惱。
感歎詞
唉, 不幸
used to express distress or lamentation
範例:
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Woe is me, for I have sinned!
我真不幸，因為我犯了罪！
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Woe betide anyone who crosses him.
誰要是惹了他，誰就倒霉。