Definitions
v. To express sadness or regret about something.
悲叹；哀悼
n. An expression of grief, sometimes through a song or poem.
哀叹；挽歌
Example
My grandparents often lament the loss of local shops.
我的祖父母常为附近小店的消失而叹息。
Many residents lament the destruction of historic buildings, arguing that redevelopment weakens the city's cultural identity.
许多居民为历史建筑遭到拆除而惋惜，认为改建削弱了城市的文化特色。
Collocations
- lament the loss of
- deeply lament
- a lament for
Word family
- lamentation (n.)
- lamentable (adj.)
- lamentably (adv.)
Synonyms
- mourn
- bemoan
Usage tip
较正式；动词可直接接宾语，也可接that从句。
FAQ
- What does lament mean?
- To express sadness or regret about something. An expression of grief, sometimes through a song or poem.
- How is lament pronounced?
- UK /ləˈment/, US /ləˈment/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
