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单词 tragic
释义 tragic
tragic /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/ adjective
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B2 very sad, often involving death and suffering:
» His friends were deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of his death.» The bomb explosion resulted in a tragic loss of life.» Hospital authorities admitted that a tragic mistake/error had taken place.» It is tragic that the theatre has had to close.Thesaurus+: ↑Saddening, shocking and upsetting
2
F0 belonging or relating to literature about death or suffering:
» During his acting career, he has played all Shakespeare's great tragic heroes.Thesaurus+: ↑Types of film, play, book etc.tragically /-ɪ.kəl.i/ adverb
C2» She died tragically young.» Tragically, the side-effects of the drug were not discovered until many people had been seriously damaged by it.Thesaurus+: ↑Saddening, shocking and upsetting
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Extra Examples:» The play closed with the tragic death of both hero and heroine.» He is a tragic victim of destiny.» It is the height of folly and a tragic waste to gallop into war.» There is a lesson for all parents in this tragic accident.» She was witness to the tragic event.
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