alas

名词 n. 感叹词 intj.
中文释义
英 /əˈlæs/|/əˈlɑːs/    美 /əˈlæs/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A type of geological depression which occurs in Yakutia, formed by the subsidence of permafrost.
    — Alternative forms: alass, alaas
感叹词 intj.
  1. Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion, grief, resignation, or disappointment.
    — I wanted to catch the last bus home, but alas, I was ten minutes late and had to take a taxi instead.

词形变化

helas alternative alases plural alasses plural

词源

词源 1
From Middle English alas, from Old French a las (French hélas), from a (“ah”) + las, from Latin lassus (“weary”). Compare Dutch helaas, North Frisian ielas, West Frisian eilaas.
词源 2
From Yakut алаас (alaas).
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