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wailweIlvesp. disapproving (to make) a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness恸哭,嚎啕The women gathered around the coffin and began to wail, as was the custom in the region. [I]妇女们都围到了棺木前,开始嚎啕大哭,那是当地的风俗。"My finger hurts, " wailed the child. [+ clause]“我的手指疼得很,”那小孩大声哭道。She had that passionate wailing voice, so typical of country music singers.她声音里有一种动情的悲怆感,是典型的乡村音乐歌手的声音。(fig.) Business people wailed (= complained) that their trade would be ruined. [+ that clause]生意人都怨声载道,说他们的生意要给毁了。
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