mourning
/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ · /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6253 in the learning path
哀悼；服丧
Definitions
n. sadness expressed after someone's death
哀悼；服丧
Example
Neighbours brought warm meals to the family in mourning.
邻居们为正在服丧的一家人送来了热饭菜。
Public ceremonies can provide shared spaces for mourning and help communities support those affected by loss.
公共仪式可以提供共同哀悼的场所，帮助社区支持失去亲友的人。
Collocations
- in mourning
- a period of mourning
- national mourning
Word family
- mourn (v.)
- mourner (n.)
- mournful (adj.)
Synonyms
- grief
Usage tip
与morning同音；in mourning表示正在服丧。
FAQ
- What does mourning mean?
- sadness expressed after someone's death
- How is mourning pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/, US /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
