每日N词[20160121]

The little girl was inconsolable at the loss of her kitten.

小女孩失去了小猫咪感到很伤心。

▷inconsolable  ['ɪnkən'soləbl]

【释义】Someone inconsolable can't be comforted because they're extremely sad and despairing.

To console someone is to comfort them with kind words, hugs, or otherwise. When someone is inconsolable, they're so upset that all the words and hugs in the world are ineffective. An inconsolable person can't be consoled. People are inconsolable after horrible things happen, like the death of a family member or a friend. Some people are inconsolable after losing their jobs or suffering disappointments. If you're depressed, you could be inconsolable. This is a strong word for extreme sadness.

adj. 无法安慰的;悲痛欲绝的;极度沮丧的

They were inconsolable when their only child died.

他们唯一的孩子去世简直让他们痛不欲生。