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sorrowful

/sɑroʊfəl/

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1 · adjective

feeling or showing sadness

悲伤的

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She gave a sorrowful smile as she said goodbye to her friends.
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与朋友道别时，她露出悲伤的微笑。
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Pronunciation: /sɑroʊfəl/

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