"alas" in Chinese (Simplified)

唉可惜

Definition

Alas 是一种古老或文学表达，表示悲伤、失望或遗憾，常在发生不幸或坏事时使用。

'Alas' 是正式、古老的表达，常见于文学或戏剧性语言。日常对话中很少用，但在故事、戏剧或夸张表达中可能会出现。常用于句首。

Alas, it started raining before we could have our picnic.

**唉**，我们还没来得及野餐就下雨了。

She tried her best but, alas, she did not win the prize.

她尽力了，但**可惜**没有获奖。

Alas, there is nothing we can do to change the past.

**可惜**，我们无法改变过去。

I searched the whole house for my keys and, alas, they were in my pocket the entire time.

我全屋找钥匙，**唉**，结果钥匙一直都在我口袋里。

He wanted to buy the car, but, alas, it was already sold.

他想买那辆车，**可惜**已经卖掉了。

I hoped to stay longer, but duty calls and, alas, I must go now.

我希望能再待久一点，**唉**，但职责所在，我现在必须走了。