woe
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
名词
悲哀, 不幸, 灾难
great sorrow or distress
示例:
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The country was plunged into woe after the natural disaster.
自然灾害后，国家陷入了巨大的悲痛之中。
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She expressed her woes about her failing business.
她表达了对失败生意的苦恼。
感叹词
唉, 不幸
used to express distress or lamentation
示例:
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Woe is me, for I have sinned!
我真不幸，因为我犯了罪！
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Woe betide anyone who crosses him.
谁要是惹了他，谁就倒霉。