condolence
/kənˈdəʊləns/noun
(一般作condolences)
- an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of the death of a person's relative or close friend慰问的词句; 吊唁, 唁词; 哀悼之意：
we offer our sincere condolences to his widow
我们对他的遗孀致以诚挚的慰问
mass noun letters of condolence.吊唁（或慰问）信。
词源
early 17th cent.: from CONDOLE, influenced by French condoléance.