时间: 2025-04-23 19:08:21
美: [rɪ'ɡrɛtfl]
英: [rɪ'gretfʊl; -f(ə)l]
adj. 后悔的,遗憾的;惋惜的
最后更新时间:2025-04-23 19:08:21
词源分析:该词由“regret”(后悔)加上形容词后缀“-ful”构成。词根“regret”源自拉丁语“regrettere”,意为“再拉回”,“再回头”。
历史背景:该词在英语中的使用可以追溯到1*世纪,最早出现在文学作品中,表达对过往行为的懊悔。
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特殊场合:在法律文件中,可能用来表达对某个行为后果的懊悔,如:“The defendant was regretful about the actions that led to the lawsuit.”
I felt regretful for not helping my friend when she needed me.
我为没有在朋友需要的时候帮助她而感到遗憾。
She gave a regretful sigh when she remembered her lost opportunity.
当她想起失去的机会时,叹了口气,感到遗憾。
The manager was regretful about the decision to cut costs on training.
经理对削减培训费用的决定感到遗憾。
He wrote a regretful letter to apologize for his actions.
他写了一封遗憾的信,以为自己的行为道歉。
At the end of the movie, the character felt regretful about his choices.
在电影结尾,角色对自己的选择感到遗憾。
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以上内容可以帮助学*者更好地理解和运用“regretful”这个单词。
[[oft ADJ 'about' n, ADJ that]] If you are regretful, you show that you regret something. 遗憾的; 后悔的
例:Mr. Griffin gave a regretful smile.格里芬先生遗憾地笑了笑。
[ADV] regretfully
例:He shook his head regretfully.他遗憾地摇了摇头。