"sobs" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 抽泣

Definition

大声抽泣，哭泣时呼吸急促、身体抽动。作为动词，指以这种方式哭泣。比普通哭泣更剧烈、更难以控制。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

可以是名词（复数：sobs）或动词（第三人称：she sobs）。暗示明显的、可听到的悲伤——肩膀耸动、呼吸急促。常见搭配：'burst into sobs'、'uncontrollable sobs'、'sob story'（博同情的故事，常带贬义）。注意与 'weep'（较安静的哭泣）和 'cry'（泛指）的区别。

Examples

The child's sobs could be heard from the next room.

从隔壁房间就能听到孩子的**抽泣**声。

She sobs every time she watches that sad movie.

她每次看那部悲伤的电影都会**抽泣**。

His sobs gradually quieted as he fell asleep.

他的**抽泣**声随着入睡渐渐平息了。

She tried to hold it together, but eventually broke down in sobs.

她努力忍住，但最终还是崩溃**抽泣**起来。

Don't give me that sob story — everyone sobs about how hard life is.

别跟我诉苦了——谁都**哭诉**生活有多难。

I could hear muffled sobs coming from behind the bathroom door.

我能听到浴室门后传来压抑的**抽泣**声。