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单词 sad
释义 sad

sad /sæd/

adjective (sadder, saddest) (NOT HAPPY)
1
A1 unhappy or sorry:
» I've just received some very sad news.» She gave a rather sad smile.» [+ (that)] It's sad (that) the trip had to be cancelled.» I'm so sad (that) you can't come.» [+ to infinitive] It's sad to see so many failures this year.» I was sad to hear that they'd split up.Thesaurus+: ↑Feeling sad and unhappy
2
F0 INFORMAL If something looks sad, it looks worse than it should because it is not being cared for:
» Give those flowers some water - they're looking a bit sad.Thesaurus+: ↑In bad conditionsadness /ˈsæd.nəs/ noun [U]
B2» Her sadness at her grandfather's death was obvious.Thesaurus+: ↑Sadness and regretWord Builder:Nouns: sadnessAdjectives: sadVerbs: saddenAdverbs: sadly
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Extra Examples:» We said our sad farewells and got on the bus.» I don't feel angry so much as sad.» That was such a sad film.» I just felt sad for her.» I was very sad when our cat died.
adjective (sadder, saddest) (UNPLEASANT)
1
F0 [before noun] not satisfactory or pleasant:
» The sad fact/truth is we can't afford to provide homes for all.» a very sad state of affairsThesaurus+: ↑Not good enough
sad to say
2
C1 something you say when you are telling someone about something bad that happened:
» Sad to say, the ring was never found.Thesaurus+: ↑Sympathy and compassion
adjective (sadder, saddest) UK SLANG (BORING)
F0 showing that you are not fashionable or interesting or have no friends: » You enjoy reading timetables? You sad man!Thesaurus+: ↑Tedious and uninspiring
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