having a close relation or friend who has recently died

a bereaved widow 失去丈夫的寡妇

The bereaved parents wept openly. 死者的双亲放声痛哭。

Compare: bereft

the person or people whose close relation or friend has recently died

It is generally accepted that the bereaved benefit from counselling. 人们普遍认为心理咨询对于遭受丧亲之痛的人有好处。