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叹息 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • sigh verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.

Senses

叹息 is used for these senses in English:

  • sigh A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

sigh — full definition

  1. verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
  2. noun A long, audible breath let out to express tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.

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