sigh
v
1 [I, Ipr] ~ (with sth) take a long deep breath that can be heard, expressing sadness, tiredness, relief, etc 叹息; 叹气
She sighed as she lay back on the bed. 她在床上向後一躺, 长叹了一声.
He sighed with pleasure after the excellent meal. 他美餐一顿之後, 满足地叹了口气.
2 [I] (of the wind) make a sound like sighing (指风)哀鸣.
3 [Tn] express or say (sth) with a sigh 叹息地表示; 叹息地说
`I wish I didn't have so much to do,' she sighed. `我但愿能没有这麽多事情做,'她叹著气说.
4 (phr v) sigh for sth (fml 文) feel a deep longing for sth that is lost, far away, etc (对失去的、 遥远的事物的)思念, 热望
an exile who sighs for home 想念著家的流放者. sigh, n act or sound of sighing 叹息; 叹息声
breathe/utter/heave/give a sigh 发出一声叹息
with a sigh of relief, sadness, pleasure, etc 带著欣慰、 悲痛、 愉快等的一声长吁.
No, we didn't fix anything. We thought we might go out, but we said we'd check with each other first. And now I'm telling you I can't manage this Friday. Another time, possibly, but not Friday.
For example, you can send information abroad immediately, but mailing a letter might take a week or so.
例如,你能够马上发送信息到国外,但寄一封信可能要大约一周的时间。
It soon became clear that the straight part of the dance changed when the sun's position changed. If the feeding place was toward the sun, the dancer headed straight upward during the straight part of the wagging dance.