(一般作 condolences)an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of the death of a person's relative or close friend 慰问的词句;吊唁,唁词;哀悼之意 we offer our sincere condolences to his widow. 我们对他的遗孀致以诚挚的慰问。 [mass noun]letters of condolence. 吊唁(或慰问)信。
语源
early 17th cent.: from condole, influenced by French condoléance