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tragic

UK //ˈtrædʒɪk//US //ˈtrædʒɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'tragikos',与悲剧(tragedy)相关,最初指与古希腊悲剧戏剧有关的。

adjective

❶ 形容极其悲伤或不幸的事件或情况,通常涉及严重的损失或伤害,带有强烈的戏剧性悲剧色彩。

“The news of the plane crash was truly tragic.”

(飞机失事的消息真是令人悲痛。)

“She had a tragic childhood, losing both parents at a young age.”

(她的童年很悲惨,年纪轻轻就失去了双亲。)

同义词:disastrous, catastrophic, heartbreaking

常见短语

tragic accident — 指造成严重伤害或死亡的意外事件,强调其不幸和悲惨的性质。

“The fire was a tragic accident that claimed ten lives.”

(这场火灾是一场夺去十条生命的悲惨事故。)

tragic hero — 文学术语,指因自身缺陷或命运而导致悲惨结局的主角,常见于古典悲剧中。

“Hamlet is often considered a classic tragic hero.”

(哈姆雷特常被视为经典的悲剧英雄。)