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sadly

/sad-lee/US // ˈsæd li //

可悲的是,悲哀的是,悲哀地,悲伤地

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adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : in an unhappy, sorrowful, or regretful way; unfortunately; regrettably: Gun tracing is an attempt to answer the sadly common question of where the gun used in a crime came from.Sadly, the tourism and money brought in by the World Cup games won't benefit the people who need it most.

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  • It's ok to be sad your favourite person didn't go through, but please remember it's not my fault.

  • Safety aside, there was something sad about looking at vehicles of adventure, when adventure feels so out of reach.

  • “The longer Senate Republicans are playing this sad game is the longer they are denying families much needed relief from the covid health and economic crisis,” Schumer said.

  • The new HD webcam gets access to Apple’s latest image signal processor, which should hopefully make it look better than its current sad state.

  • After an awkward conversation and a sad quantity of spilled wine, Darcy and Elle are both happy to go home alone and never meet again.

  • Sadly, it appears the American press often doesn't need any outside help when it comes to censoring themselves.

  • Having finally seen Selma on November 17, I must report, sadly, that I do not share the enthusiasm the film has generated so far.

  • Sadly, the world will never see the realization of those skills.

  • Sadly, this choice between growth and climate change may not be necessary.

  • Sadly, laws throughout the Middle East—from North Africa to the Gulf—limit the rights of religious minorities and non-believers.

  • The Alcalde was kneeling by his side, gazing sadly and earnestly into the face of the dying man.

  • The autumn winds had come, and with them the autumn rain, that washes sadly away the last sweet traces of summer.

  • "They look ever on woe;" and he laid the baby back on Ramona's breast, and stood gazing sadly at her.

  • So the twain walked on very lovingly together, Dorothy gazing sadly and fondly at every well-known object in her path.

  • "The angels don't whisper such blessed dreams to me," returned Dorothy, sadly.