pathos
/ˈpeɪθɒs/ · /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
CEFR level C2Topic ArtsWord #7292 in the learning path
悲悯感染力；哀婉
Definitions
n. A quality that makes people feel pity or sadness.
悲悯感染力；哀婉
Example
The abandoned toy gave the photograph a quiet pathos.
那件被遗弃的玩具为照片增添了一种无声的哀婉。
The pathos of personal stories can make documentaries about social inequality more emotionally engaging.
个人故事中令人悲悯的力量，能让有关社会不平等的纪录片更打动人心。
Collocations
- full of pathos
- a sense of pathos
- humour and pathos
Synonyms
- poignancy
Usage tip
通常不可数，强调引起怜悯或悲伤的感染力。
FAQ
- What does pathos mean?
- A quality that makes people feel pity or sadness.
- How is pathos pronounced?
- UK /ˈpeɪθɒs/, US /ˈpeɪθɑːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
