1. The composer wrote threnodies to honor the victims.
作曲家创作了挽歌来纪念受害者。

2. Ancient threnodies were sung at funerals.
古代在葬礼上演唱挽歌。

3. The poet’s threnodies expressed deep sorrow.
诗人的挽歌表达了深切的悲痛。

4. These threnodies reflect the culture’s mourning traditions.
这些挽歌体现了该文化的哀悼传统。

A: Why did the musician write threnodies?
A：这位音乐家为什么创作挽歌？

B: He wanted to express grief through threnodies.
B：他想通过挽歌表达悲伤。

1) 表达哀悼与悲伤的歌曲或诗歌

2) 用于纪念逝者的文学或音乐形式

3) 在葬礼或纪念仪式中演唱的作品

4) 文学中象征哀伤情绪的表达形式

1. 挽歌；哀歌（复数形式）

e.g. The threnodies were performed at the memorial service.
这些挽歌在追悼会上演唱。

2. 表达哀悼的诗歌或音乐

e.g. Her threnodies moved everyone deeply.
她的挽歌深深打动了所有人。

noun

1. Plural of threnody; songs, poems, or compositions expressing grief or mourning, especially for the dead.

Synonym: laments, dirges