在學習英語詞匯中，有時同義詞的辨析是很不容易的，我們一般從三方面進行區分，即：語法、語義和文體。語法主要是詞性、搭配、句式等的區分;語義主要是詞義的本義、引申義、比喻義和內涵和外延等的區分;文體主要是正式和非正式、褒義和貶義等的區分。

　　6.哭

　　cry: The most general one.

　　weep: To let flow tears.

　　sob: To weep or sigh with short quick breaths.

　　snivel: To sniffle and cry in a irritating manner.

　　blubber: To cry loudly noisily.

　　whine: To make a low complaining cry.

　　bawl: To utter loud cries .

　　wail: To cry aloud from pain or sorrow.

　　moan: To make a low, miserable sound in pain or sorrow.

　　grown: To make a low sound of pain, unhappiness or disapproval

　　mourn: To feel or show sadness or sorrow for someone who has died.

　　lament: To express great sorrow or regret.