Miserable
含义: Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable
Being miserable means being deeply unhappy—in a state of wretchedness. It can describe emotional suffering, physical discomfort, or both. Weather can be miserable too—cold, wet, unpleasant.
例句
- I was miserable the whole trip because of the rain. 因为下雨,整趟旅行我都很痛苦。Estaba miserable todo el viaje por la lluvia.雨のせいで旅行中ずっと惨めだった。비 때문에 여행 내내 비참했어.
- She looked miserable when she heard the news. 听到消息时她看起来很难过。Se veía miserable cuando escuchó las noticias.ニュースを聞いた時、彼女は惨めそうだった。그 소식을 들었을 때 그녀는 비참해 보였다.
- This cold has made me absolutely miserable. 这场感冒让我非常难受。Este resfriado me ha hecho absolutamente miserable.この風邪で本当に惨めになった。이 감기 때문에 정말 괴로워.
- Stop being so miserable and cheer up!别那么消沉,高兴点!¡Deja de estar tan miserable y anímate!そんなに暗くならないで、元気出して!그렇게 우울해하지 말고 기운 내!
发音
/ˈmɪzrəbl/
用法指南
语境: general, personal, weather
语气: unhappy, complaining
✓ 正确说法
- I'm feeling miserable.我感觉很糟糕。Me siento miserable.惨めな気分。우울한 날이다
- What miserable weather!她看起来很痛苦。Se veía miserable.彼女は惨めそうだった。우울한 날이다
- She looked miserable.天气太糟糕了。El clima está miserable.天気がひどい。우울한 날이다
✗ 错误说法
- Can sound dramatic for minor unhappiness是强烈的词——留给真正的不快乐Es una palabra fuerte—reservar para infelicidad genuina強い言葉——本当の不幸に取っておく궂은 날씨를 뜻함
- Sometimes used critically ('miserable git')可以用于天气和身体不适,不只是情感Se puede usar para clima y malestar físico, no solo emocional天気や体調不良にも使える、感情だけでなく궂은 날씨를 뜻함
常见错误
- A 'miserable' person can mean either unhappy or one who makes others unhappy
- Context determines meaning
起源与历史
From Latin 'miserabilis' (pitiable, wretched), related to 'miser' (wretched). The word captures a state worthy of pity, whether self-inflicted or circumstantial.
词源: From Latin 'miserabilis' (pitiable, wretched)
最早记录: English usage from 15th century
文化背景
Era: 15th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Les Misérables (literally 'the wretched'); Common in British weather complaints
Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.
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