1756, translating German heimweh, from Heim "home" + Weh "woe, pain;" the compound is from Swiss dialect, expressing the longing for the mountains. The word was introduced to other European languages 17c. by Swiss mercenaries. Also see nostalgia.
双语例句
1. There were inevitable bouts of homesickness.
难免会涌起一阵阵的思乡情绪。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He returned to his native land of homesickness.
他因怀念故土而返回(乡里).
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. The girl appeared to be overcome with homesickness.
这女孩看来想家想得受不了啦.
来自辞典例句
4. It was as overpowering and imaginative as homesickness.
那象思乡一样,是一种压倒一切的遐想.
来自辞典例句
5. These fond recollections lingered with me like a kind of homesickness, leaving me dejected.
