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 — 名詞
1. the action of shedding tears, especially as an expression of sadness, pain, or a
哭泣
流淚的行為或過程
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.
從臥室緊閉的門後，傳來輕聲哭泣的聲音。
uncountable noun — no plural form
After twenty minutes of weeping, Hana finally calmed down enough to speak.
哭了二十分鐘後，Hana 終於冷靜下來，可以開口說話了。
Tariro tried to hide the sound of weeping from the other passengers on the train.
Tariro 試圖不讓火車上其他乘客聽到她的哭聲。
There was no shame in the old man's quiet weeping at the funeral.
那位老人在葬禮上的輕聲哭泣，感動了在場的每一個人。
- laughter
the opposite physical expression of emotion, associated with joy
常見錯誤
weeping — 形容詞
- weepingpositive
- more weepingcomparative
- most weepingsuperlative
1. shedding tears, usually as a result of sadness, pain, or another strong emotion
哭泣的
正在流淚的
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.
那個正在哭泣的孩子緊緊抱住爸爸的腿，不肯進教室。
Eric's eyes were red and weeping after he heard the sad news about his grandfather.
Eric 聽到祖父的壞消息後，雙眼通紅，淚流不止。
pattern: red and weeping — describing a person's eyes
A weeping crowd gathered outside the hospital, waiting for news of the survivors.
一群哭泣的人群聚集在醫院外，等待倖存者的消息。
Caleb tried to comfort his weeping sister before she went on stage.
Caleb 在妹妹上台前，試圖安慰正在哭的她。
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
滲液的
傷口流出液體的
(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.
護士用無菌紗布清理 Asher 手臂上滲液的傷口。
Hari's weeping rash became worse after he spent the day in the sun.
Hari 背上的滲液疹子在太陽底下曬了一天後，變得更嚴重了。
The doctor examined the weeping cut on Mei-Lin's finger and said it was healing well.
醫生檢查了 Mei-Lin 手指上滲液的傷口，說它復原得很好。
The weeping blister on Henrik's leg needed to be covered with a clean bandage.
Henrik 腿上滲液的水泡需要用乾淨的繃帶包起來。
- 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
垂枝的
樹枝向下垂的
(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.
舊公園的河邊有一棵巨大的垂柳。
The gardener planted a weeping cherry tree at the corner of the garden.
園丁在花園的角落種了一棵垂枝櫻花樹。
common tree names: weeping willow / weeping cherry / weeping birch
We sat in the shade of a weeping birch whose branches touched the ground.
我們坐在一棵垂枝樺樹的樹蔭下，它的枝條垂到了地面。
Bao's grandmother had a beautiful weeping mulberry tree in her backyard.
Bao 的祖母在後院種了一棵漂亮的垂枝桑樹。
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.