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repent

UK //rɪˈpent//US //rɪˈpent//

词源

源自拉丁语 'repentare',意为'后悔'或'懊悔',由 're-'(再次)和 'paenitere'(感到后悔)组成。

verb

❶ 因自己过去的行为或错误感到懊悔或自责,通常带有想要改正或弥补的意愿。

“He deeply repented his harsh words to his friend.”

(他对自己对朋友说的刻薄话深感懊悔。)

“She repented of her decision to quit school.”

(她对自己退学的决定感到后悔。)

同义词:regret, rue, lament, feel remorse, be sorry

常见短语

repent of — 对某事感到懊悔或后悔,通常指对过去的行为或决定感到自责。

“He repented of his reckless spending when he faced financial difficulties.”

(当他面临财务困难时,对自己鲁莽的花费感到后悔。)