Definition
v.
to stand in silent tributeto observe a moment of silence (as a sign of mourning)
Examples
- 默哀。Qǐng dàjiā wèi yùnàn zhě mò āi yì fēn zhōng.Please observe a minute of silence for the victims.
- ，默哀！Quántǐ qǐlì, mò āi!All rise and observe a moment of silence!
- ，默哀。Zhuīdào huì shàng, dàjiā xiàng shìzhě mò āi sān fēn zhōng.At the memorial service, everyone stood in silent tribute to the deceased for three minutes.
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