mourn
/mɔːn/ · /mɔːrn/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #7010 in the learning path
哀悼；为失去而悲痛
Definitions
v. To feel or express deep sadness after a death or loss.
哀悼；为失去而悲痛
Example
Neighbours gathered quietly to mourn their much-loved friend.
邻居们静静地聚在一起，悼念他们深爱的朋友。
Public memorials provide spaces where communities can mourn those they have lost and reflect on shared history.
公共纪念场所让社区居民得以悼念逝者，并回顾共同的历史。
Collocations
- mourn someone's death
- mourn the loss of
- mourn for someone
Word family
- mourning (n.)
- mourner (n.)
- mournful (adj.)
- mournfully (adv.)
Synonyms
- grieve
Usage tip
可直接接逝者或损失，也可用mourn for sb。
FAQ
- What does mourn mean?
- To feel or express deep sadness after a death or loss.
- How is mourn pronounced?
- UK /mɔːn/, US /mɔːrn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
