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单词 forlorn
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forlorn

UK /fə(r)ˈlɔː(r)n/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    appearing lonely and sad

    We watched her, a forlorn figure alone on the platform.

    Synonyms and related words

    Lonely and isolated
    Synonyms and related words

    Feeling sad or unhappy
    1. 1a
      used about places that are empty and in a bad condition

      One of London’s best-loved landmarks now stands forlorn and almost derelict.

      Synonyms and related words

      In a bad condition
  2. 2
    wanted by you very much despite knowing that there is little chance of getting what you want
    forlorn hope:

    He knew that winning a medal was a forlorn hope.

    Synonyms and related words

    Loved, liked or wanted very much

forlorn

US /fərˈlɔrn/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    appearing lonely and sad

    We watched her, a forlorn figure alone on the platform.

    Synonyms and related words

    Lonely and isolated
    Synonyms and related words

    Feeling sad or unhappy
    1. 1a
      used about places that are empty and in bad condition

      One of the city’s best-loved landmarks now stands forlorn and almost derelict.

      Synonyms and related words

      In a bad condition
  2. 2
    wanted by you very much despite knowing that there is little chance of getting what you want
    forlorn hope:

    He knew that winning a medal was a forlorn hope.

    Synonyms and related words

    Loved, liked or wanted very much
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