Grief 对比 Sadness 对比 Sorrow

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Grief

前 2000（常见） C1 noun

Sadness

前 2000（常见）

Sorrow

前 3000（常见）

	Grief	Sadness	Sorrow
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ɡriːf/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɡriːf/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈsædnəs// 🇺🇸 //ˈsædnəs//	🇬🇧 //ˈsɒrəʊ// 🇺🇸 //ˈsɔroʊ//
含义	因失去而产生的深深的悲伤。 Deep sadness caused by loss.	a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow	a feeling of deep sadness
例句	She felt overwhelming grief after the loss of her beloved pet.	Her sadness was palpable during the funeral.	She expressed her sorrow at the passing of her friend.
语域	中性	中性	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）	前 3000（常见）
CEFR 等级	C1	-	-
词性	noun
搭配	deep, great, inconsolable, be consumed by, be consumed with, be overcome by, counselling/​counseling, counsellor/​counselor, process, grief at, grief for, grief over, a feeling of grief, a sense of grief	overwhelming sadness, feel sadness, express sadness, deep sadness, sadness and joy	deep sorrow, express sorrow, feel sorrow, overcome sorrow, sorrowful expression
反义	joy, happiness	happiness, joy, cheerfulness, elation	joy, happiness, delight
常见错误	Confusing 'grief' with 'grieve' as they have different grammatical roles., Using 'grief' in inappropriate contexts, such as casual conversation where a heavy emotional topic is not expected.	Confused with 'sadden' which is a verb., Using 'sadness' where 'sad' (adjective) is appropriate., Mixing up 'sadness' with 'depression' which is a clinical term.	'Sorrow' is often confused with 'sadness' because they have similar meanings., Learners may confuse it with physical pain, while it refers to emotional pain., Incorrectly use 'sorrow' in a plural form as 'sorrows'.
用法说明	在讨论失落时，无论正式还是非正式场合都可以使用“grief”。在谈论死亡、分手或重大生活变故时都很适用。避免轻率或开玩笑地使用它。 Use 'grief' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing loss. It’s appropriate in discussions about death, relationship breakups, or major life changes. Avoid using it lightly or jokingly.	Use 'sadness' in contexts describing emotional pain. It's suitable for both casual and formal discussions about feelings.	Used in both spoken and written English. More formal than 'sadness' and often used in literature or poetry. Might not be appropriate in casual conversation.

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The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

He would even use his grief as a cloak.

Grief

The Sopranos › S1 E1

Sadness accrues.

Sadness

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

...for you are weary with sorrow and much toil.

Sorrow

常见问题：Grief 对比 Sadness 对比 Sorrow

Grief、Sadness和Sorrow 有什么区别？

Grief: Deep sadness caused by loss. Sadness: a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow Sorrow: a feeling of deep sadness

能各给一个例子吗？

Grief: She felt overwhelming grief after the loss of her beloved pet. Sadness: Her sadness was palpable during the funeral. Sorrow: She expressed her sorrow at the passing of her friend.

我可以互换使用 Grief、Sadness和Sorrow 吗？

不总是。Grief、Sadness和Sorrow 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。