"elegy" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 輓歌
• 哀歌

Definition

一種表達悲傷的詩歌或文字，尤其是為某人去世而作。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

主要用於正式和文學場合，多指哀悼詩，有時也指哀傷的樂曲。不要與“eulogy”（悼詞，頌詞）混淆。常見搭配：'write an elegy'，'read an elegy for'。

Examples

The poet wrote an elegy for his friend.

詩人為他的朋友寫了一首**輓歌**。

We read an elegy in English class.

我們在英語課上讀了一首**哀歌**。

An elegy expresses deep sorrow.

**輓歌**表達深切的悲傷。

Her performance of the elegy moved the whole audience to tears.

她對**輓歌**的演繹讓全場觀眾都感動落淚。

The composer dedicated his latest work, an elegy, to his late teacher.

作曲家把他最新的作品——一首**哀歌**，獻給了去世的老師。

You could feel the weight of grief in every line of the elegy.

你能在這首**輓歌**的每一句裡感受到沉重的悲傷。