penitential

UK //ˌpenɪˈtenʃəl//US //ˌpenɪˈtenʃəl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'paenitentia'（忏悔），通过中古英语 'penitencial' 演变而来。

❶ 与忏悔或悔罪有关的，通常用于描述表达悔过或寻求宽恕的行为、仪式或情感。

“He wore a penitential robe as a sign of his remorse.”

（他穿着忏悔长袍，以示悔恨。）

“The penitential prayers were recited by the congregation.”

（会众诵读了悔罪的祷文。）

同义词:repentant, contrite, remorseful

penitential rite — 一种宗教仪式，旨在表达忏悔和寻求宽恕，常见于基督教礼拜中。

“The penitential rite at the beginning of the Mass helps the congregation prepare their hearts.”