"elegy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 挽歌
• 哀歌

Definition

一种表达悲伤的诗歌或文字，尤其是为某人去世而作。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于正式和文学场合，多指哀悼诗，有时也指哀伤的乐曲。不要与“eulogy”（悼词，颂词）混淆。常见搭配：'write an elegy'，'read an elegy for'。

Examples

The poet wrote an elegy for his friend.

诗人为他的朋友写了一首**挽歌**。

We read an elegy in English class.

我们在英语课上读了一首**哀歌**。

An elegy expresses deep sorrow.

**挽歌**表达深切的悲伤。

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

她对**挽歌**的演绎让全场观众都感动落泪。

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**，献给了去世的老师。

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

你能在这首**挽歌**的每一句里感受到沉重的悲伤。