单词 | heartbreak |
释义 | heartbreak (once / 8685 pages) n Heartbreak is a feeling of overwhelming sadness and grief. As Elvis sang, "Well, since my baby left me, I found a new place to dwell. Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street, at Heartbreak Hotel." Heartbreak can result from the breakup of a romantic relationship, or even the end of a platonic friendship — the heartbreak of having your best childhood pal move to another country can last a long time. The deep sorrow you feel when a loved one dies is an even more lasting and terrible kind of heartbreak. You can also use this word in an exaggerated way: "The soccer team's heartbreak was evident when they lost that match." WORD FAMILYheartbreak: heartbreaks USAGE EXAMPLESIndeed, Ade wasn't necessarily seeking that mix of hilarity and heartbreak viewers now experience. Los Angeles Times(Dec 30, 2016) So I put it aside as one of the inevitable heartbreaks. Los Angeles Times(Dec 29, 2016) Two teams with a long history of heartbreak - the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs - matched up for a memorable World Series. Washington Times(Dec 26, 2016) n intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) Syn|Hypo|Hyper brokenheartedness, grief, heartache dolor, dolour (poetry) painful grief sorrow an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement |
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