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commiserating

/kuh-miz-uh-reyt/US // kəˈmɪz əˌreɪt //UK // (kəˈmɪzəˌreɪt) //

惺惺相惜,惺惺作态,悼念,惺惺相惜的

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v.无主动词 verb
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    com·mis·er·at·ed, com·mis·er·at·ing.

    • : to sympathize: They commiserated with him over the loss of his job.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    com·mis·er·at·ed, com·mis·er·at·ing.

    • : to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.

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Examples

  • In recent days, Shuler has been commiserating with defeated moderates who have applauded his race.

  • There was something actually touching in the commiserating look the attach gave Tony as he turned away and left the room.

  • "Oh," whimpered Angela, changing her tone at once from helpless accusing rage to pleading, self-commiserating misery.

  • "Well, well, my honest lad," responded the commiserating and now satisfied officer; don't mind it—nobody wants to harm you.

  • And casting a commiserating glance at Viviana, she closed the door.

  • "I was sorry to hear of your disappointment," added she, in a commiserating tone.