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源自拉丁语 'lamentari'(哀叹),通过古法语 'lamenter' 进入英语,后缀 '-ed' 表示形容词化。
❶ 指某人或某物因去世或被怀念而受到哀悼的,常用于正式或文学语境中表达惋惜之情。
“The lamented poet left behind a legacy of beautiful verses.”
(这位令人怀念的诗人留下了美丽的诗篇作为遗产。)
“Her lamented husband was known for his kindness to everyone.”
(她已故的丈夫以对所有人的善良而闻名。)
late lamented — 用于强调对已故者的深切怀念,常见于正式悼念或追忆场合。
“The late lamented professor inspired generations of students.”
(那位已故的、令人怀念的教授激励了一代又一代的学生。)