How do you use "sigh" in a sentence?

She let out a sigh of relief when she passed the exam. He sighed heavily and put down his pen. With a sigh, she agreed to help one more time.

sigh

Q: What does "sigh" mean?

A deep audible breath expressing relief or sadness A sigh is a long, deep breath that expresses tiredness, relief, sadness, or longing. 'A sigh of relief' follows a worry being resolved. 'Heave a sigh' means to sigh heavily. People sigh when frustrated, sad, or content. The wind can also 'sigh' through trees.

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Meaning: A deep audible breath expressing relief or sadness

叹气，叹息

suspiro, suspirar

ため息

한숨

A sigh is a long, deep breath that expresses tiredness, relief, sadness, or longing. 'A sigh of relief' follows a worry being resolved. 'Heave a sigh' means to sigh heavily. People sigh when frustrated, sad, or content. The wind can also 'sigh' through trees.

Sigh是一种长而深的呼吸，表达疲惫、放松、悲伤或渴望。'A sigh of relief'发生在担忧解除之后。'Heave a sigh'意味着重重地叹息。人们在沮丧、悲伤或满足时会叹气。风也可以'叹息'穿过树林。

Un suspiro es una respiración larga y profunda que expresa cansancio, alivio, tristeza o añoranza. 'Un suspiro de alivio' sigue a la resolución de una preocupación. 'Dar un suspiro' significa suspirar pesadamente. La gente suspira cuando está frustrada, triste o contenta. El viento también puede 'suspirar' entre los árboles.

Sighは、疲れ、安堵、悲しみ、または憧れを表す長く深い呼吸です。「A sigh of relief」は心配事が解決した後に続きます。「Heave a sigh」は重くため息をつくことを意味します。人はイライラしたとき、悲しいとき、または満足したときにため息をつきます。風も木々の間を「ため息」をつくように吹くことがあります。

한숨은 피로, 안도, 슬픔 또는 그리움을 나타내는 길고 깊은 호흡입니다. 'a sigh of relief'는 걱정이 해소된 후에 나오는 안도의 한숨입니다. 'heave a sigh'는 크게 한숨을 쉬다는 뜻입니다. 사람들은 좌절하거나, 슬프거나, 만족할 때 한숨을 쉽니다. 바람이 나무 사이로 '한숨을 쉬듯' 불기도 합니다.

Examples

She let out a sigh of relief when she passed the exam.
她通过考试后松了一口气。
Ella dejó escapar un suspiro de alivio cuando aprobó el examen.
彼女は試験に合格して安堵のため息をつきました。
그녀는 시험에 합격하자 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었습니다.
He sighed heavily and put down his pen.
他重重地叹了口气，放下了笔。
Él suspiró pesadamente y dejó su bolígrafo.
彼は深くため息をついてペンを置きました。
그는 깊은 한숨을 쉬며 펜을 내려놓았습니다.
With a sigh, she agreed to help one more time.
她叹了口气，同意再帮一次忙。
Con un suspiro, ella accedió a ayudar una vez más.
ため息をつきながら、彼女はもう一度手伝うことに同意しました。
한숨을 쉬며 그녀는 한 번 더 도와주기로 동의했습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Middle English 'sighen', probably a back-formation from 'sighte' (past tense), from Old English 'sīcan' (to sigh). The word may be partly imitative of the sound of exhaling deeply.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal