alas
adverb
UK/əˈlæs/
US/əˈlæs/
Definitions of alas adverb
An expression of sadness, regret, or disappointment, especially when a situation is unlikely to improve.
（表示悲傷或失望）唉、哎呀
"Alas!" the man exclaimed.
「唉！」那男人感嘆道。
She hoped he would choose her, but alas, he did not.
她希望他會選擇她，但唉，他沒有。
I tried all methods, but alas, none were successful.
我嘗試了所有方法，但唉，都沒成功。
Phrases of alas adverb
- alas and alack
an expression used to express sorrow, regret, or disappointment.
（表示悲傷或失望的感嘆語）唉，可嘆，唉呀
• Alas and alack, we missed the last train.
唉，可嘆，我們錯過了最後一班火車。
exclamation
UK/əˈlæs/
US/əˈlæs/
Definitions of alas exclamation
An expression of sadness, regret, or disappointment, especially when a situation is unlikely to improve.
（表示悲傷或失望）唉、哎呀
"Alas!" the man exclaimed.
「唉！」那男人感嘆道。
She hoped he would choose her, but alas, he did not.
她希望他會選擇她，但唉，他沒有。
I tried all methods, but alas, none were successful.
我嘗試了所有方法，但唉，都沒成功。