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Bereft of Meaning in English

expression

bɝˈɛft/ /ˈəv
ber-EFT-uhv
bɪɹˈɛft/ /ˈɒv
bi-REFT-ov

释义

To be completely lacking or missing something important; having lost or been deprived of something.

用法与细微差别

Formal, literary, or emotional; often used to describe serious loss or emptiness. Most common structure: 'bereft of hope/joy/meaning'. Not used for physical objects (use 'without' or 'lacking' instead).

例句

He felt bereft of ideas during the exam.

basic

The country was bereft of natural resources.

basic

She looked bereft of happiness at the funeral.

basic

After the breakup, he wandered the city bereft of purpose.

natural

The speech left the audience bereft of hope.

natural

In that empty house, she felt utterly bereft of comfort.

natural