tragedy
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/ˈtrædʒədi/
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/ˈtrædʒədi/
a very sad event, often involving death or great loss
The earthquake was a terrible tragedy that affected many families.
這場地震是一場可怕的悲劇,影響了許多家庭。
a type of serious play that ends sadly, often with the death of the main character
Shakespeare wrote many famous tragedy plays that are still performed today.
莎士比亞寫了許多著名的悲劇劇本,至今仍在演出。