英汉词典

1. 不幸;灾难;惨剧
    A tragedy is an extremely sad event or situation.

    e.g. They have suffered an enormous personal tragedy...
           他们遭逢了巨大的个人不幸。
    e.g. Maskell's life had not been without tragedy.
           马斯克尔的生活亦有过变故。

2. 悲剧（作品）
    Tragedy is a type of literature, especially drama, that is serious and sad, and often ends with the death of the main character.

tragedy

    e.g. The story has elements of tragedy and farce.
           这个故事兼有悲剧与闹剧的元素。
    e.g. …a classic Greek tragedy.
           古典希腊悲剧