| 释义 |
alas
I. \əˈlas, -aa(ə)s, -ais, -ȧs\ interjection
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from a ah + las weary, wretched, from Latin lassus weary — more at let
— used to express unhappiness, sorrow, pity, or concern
< alas for their sad fate >
< alas the heavy day >
II. \ˈäˌläs\ noun
(plural alas)
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : an Indonesian people of northern Sumatra
2. : a member of the Alas people |