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condolence

n.哀悼,吊唁

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condolence


/kən'dəʊləns; kən`doləns/
n [U, C often pl 常作复数] (expression of) sympathy 同情; 吊慰; 吊唁
*a letter of condolence 吊唁信
* Please accept my condolences. 谨致吊慰之意.

condolence


n [C usually plural, U]
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Late Latin;Origin: condolere 'to express sympathy', from Latin com- ( COM-) + dolere 'to feel pain']
sympathy for someone who has had something bad happen to them, especially when someone has died
 a letter of condolence
send/offer your condolences
(=formally express your sympathy when someone has died)