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| 1 | I to breathe out slowly making a long soft sound , especially because you are disappointed , tired , annoyed , or relaxed 叹气；叹息 |
| sigh heavily/wearily/deeply Jan sighed heavily and shook her head. 简重重地叹了口气，然后摇摇头。 |
| sigh happily/contentedly Sighing contentedly, Beth settled down in her comfortable chair. 贝丝满足地舒了口气，稳稳地坐回到她那舒适的椅子上。 |
| sigh with relief/satisfaction/regret etc Doug heard him sigh softly with relief. 道格听见他欣慰地轻轻舒了口气。 |
| | 1a | T to say something with a sigh 叹口气说 | | ‘I wish you had told me earlier,’ she sighed. “要是你早点告诉我就好了，”她叹口气说。 | |
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| 2 | I if the wind sighs, it makes a long soft low sound （风）呼啸，呜咽 |
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