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melancholy

/ˈmɛlənˌkɑli/

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1 · noun

a deep, quiet feeling of sadness

忧郁；惆怅

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A gentle melancholy runs through the final chapter of the novel.
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小说最后一章弥漫着淡淡的忧伤。
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