weeping
/ˈwiː.pɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈipɪŋ] /ˈwiː.pɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwiːpɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈipɪŋ] /ˈwiːpɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈipɪŋ] /ˈwē-piŋ How to pronounce weeping (audio)/ (ame, mw)
weeping — noun
1. the action of shedding tears, especially as an expression of sadness, pain, or a
the action of shedding tears, especially as an expression of sadness, pain, or another strong emotion
The sound of quiet weeping came from behind the closed door of the bedroom.
uncountable noun — no plural form
After twenty minutes of weeping, Hana finally calmed down enough to speak.
Tariro tried to hide the sound of weeping from the other passengers on the train.
There was no shame in the old man's quiet weeping at the funeral.
- laughter
the opposite physical expression of emotion, associated with joy
常見錯誤
weeping — adjective
- weepingpositive
- more weepingcomparative
- most weepingsuperlative
1. shedding tears, usually as a result of sadness, pain, or another strong emotion
shedding tears, usually as a result of sadness, pain, or another strong emotion
The weeping child clung to her father's leg and refused to enter the classroom.
Eric's eyes were red and weeping after he heard the sad news about his grandfather.
pattern: red and weeping — describing a person's eyes
A weeping crowd gathered outside the hospital, waiting for news of the survivors.
Caleb tried to comfort his weeping sister before she went on stage.
用法筆記
Frequently used before a noun (attributive position) to describe a person who is currently crying, as in 'weeping woman' or 'weeping crowd'. In predicative position ('She was weeping') the simple verb form 'weep' is more natural.
常見錯誤
2. (of a cut, wound, or sore) releasing a liquid such as blood or clear fluid as pa
(of a cut, wound, or sore) releasing a liquid such as blood or clear fluid as part of the body's natural response to injury or infection
The nurse cleaned the weeping wound on Asher's arm with a sterile cloth.
Hari's weeping rash became worse after he spent the day in the sun.
The doctor examined the weeping cut on Mei-Lin's finger and said it was healing well.
The weeping blister on Henrik's leg needed to be covered with a clean bandage.
- oozing
more general term for any fluid slowly leaking out, not restricted to medical contexts
- suppurating
formal medical term specifically for producing pus, more technical than 'weeping'
用法筆記
Only used of physical injuries, wounds, or skin conditions. Not used to describe normal bodily fluids (sweat, tears from the eyes) or non-injury situations.
常見錯誤
3. (of certain trees and bushes) growing with long, slender branches that bend down
(of certain trees and bushes) growing with long, slender branches that bend downward toward the ground, naturally creating a drooping shape
A large weeping willow tree stood beside the river in the old park.
The gardener planted a weeping cherry tree at the corner of the garden.
common tree names: weeping willow / weeping cherry / weeping birch
We sat in the shade of a weeping birch whose branches touched the ground.
Bao's grandmother had a beautiful weeping mulberry tree in her backyard.
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the names of specific tree varieties, such as 'weeping willow' and 'weeping cherry'. Not used as a general description for any tree with drooping branches — it is part of the plant's established name.