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Sick at heart Meaning in English

expression

ˈsɪk/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhɑɹt
SIK-at-HART
sˈɪk/ /ˈæt/ /hˈɑːt
SIK-at-HAAT

释义

To feel deeply sad, upset, or disappointed, especially because of something emotional or painful.

用法与细微差别

Idiom, formal or literary tone. Refers to strong internal emotional pain, not physical sickness. Often used with loss, disappointment, or grief. Do not use for minor sadness. Close in meaning to 'heartbroken' or 'devastated.'

例句

She was sick at heart after hearing the bad news.

basic

I felt sick at heart when my friend moved away.

basic

He looked sick at heart after the argument.

basic

After losing the finals, the whole team was sick at heart.

natural

I’m still sick at heart thinking about what happened that night.

natural

She tried to smile, but inside she was sick at heart.

natural