"tale of woe" in Chinese (Simplified)
悲惨的故事悲伤的叙述
Definition
一个描述很多问题、不幸或一连串悲伤事件的故事,常常是为了获得同情而讲述的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常用于非正式场合,有时带幽默或讽刺色彩,指有人倾倒自己的烦恼和不幸。多用于夸大或频繁的抱怨,而不是极其严重的灾难。
Examples
He told me a long tale of woe about his lost job.
他向我讲述了一个关于失业的长**悲惨的故事**。
Every time we meet, she shares another tale of woe.
每次见面她都会分享一个新的**悲惨的故事**。
His tale of woe made everyone feel sorry for him.
他的**悲惨的故事**让大家都很同情他。
She’s always got a new tale of woe to tell at lunch.
她午饭时总有新的**悲伤的叙述**要说。
After listening to his tale of woe, I offered to help.
听完他的**悲惨的故事**后,我提出了帮助。
Don’t bother me with another tale of woe unless you want solutions, not sympathy.
除非你要解决办法,而不是同情,否则别再跟我讲**悲惨的故事**了。