mourning

• 表示与哀悼、悲伤或哀痛有关的，尤指对逝者的哀悼。

Relating to or expressing sorrow, grief, or lamentation, especially for someone who has died.

1. Sorrowful through loss or deprivationB2formal

   Feeling or expressing deep sadness, especially due to the death of someone or the loss of something important.

   哀悼的

   • The mourning family gathered at the funeral.
   • She wore a black dress, a sign of her mourning heart.
   • The whole nation was in a mourning state after the tragedy.

   同义词bereaveddesolategrievinglamentingsorrowfulsorrowingwailingweeping

   反义词cheerfuldelightedhappyjoyful

• 名词，指因亲近之人去世或离去而感到的悲伤和哀痛，也指这种悲伤的强烈而外在的表达。

A noun referring to the state of sorrow or grief experienced after the death or departure of a loved one, as well as the passionate and demonstrative expression of that grief.

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1. State of sorrowB2formal

   The period or state of deep sadness and grief following the death or departure of a loved one.

   哀悼

   • The family is in mourning after the loss of their grandfather.
   • She wore black clothes as a sign of mourning.
   • The entire nation observed a day of mourning for the fallen soldiers.

   同义词anguishbereavementgrieflamentationsadnesssorrowwoe

   反义词celebrationjoyrejoicing

2. Expression of griefB2formal

   The passionate and demonstrative act of expressing grief, often through rituals, crying, or other outward displays.

   哀悼

   • The loud wailing was part of their traditional mourning.
   • Mourning can be a very public and emotional process in some cultures.
   • He found solace in the communal mourning of the village.

   同义词cryinggrievinglamentlamentationsobbingwailingweeping

   反义词celebrationrejoicingrevelry

• 动词，表示对逝者或失去的人、事物感到深切的悲伤和哀悼。

A verb used to express the act of feeling or showing deep sorrow, grief, or regret, typically for someone who has died.

1. Feel sadnessB2formal

   To feel or express deep sorrow, especially due to a loss or death.

   哀悼

   • She mourned the loss of her grandmother for many years.
   • The whole nation mourned the passing of the beloved leader.
   • He mourned quietly, sitting alone in his room.

   同义词anguishbemoanbewailgrievelamentsorrowwailweep

   反义词celebraterejoice

2. Observe mourning customsB2formal

   To follow the traditional or cultural practices associated with grieving after someone's death.

   守丧

   • The family mourned for seven days according to their tradition.
   • They mourned by wearing black clothes and avoiding celebrations.
   • In some cultures, people mourn by holding a special ceremony.