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repentance

UK /rɪˈpentəns/US /rɪˈpentəns/

词源

源自中古英语 'repentaunce',来自古法语 'repentir'(悔改),最终源于拉丁语 'poenitere'(感到后悔)。

noun

❶ 指对自己过去错误行为的真诚悔恨,通常包含改变行为的决心,常见于宗教或道德语境中。

“He showed deep repentance for his past mistakes.”

(他对过去的错误表现出深深的悔恨。)

“True repentance requires both remorse and a change in behavior.”

(真正的悔改需要悔恨和行为的改变。)

同义词:remorse, contrition, penitence

常见短语

show repentance — 表现出悔改之意,通常通过言语或行动来证明内心的改变。

“The criminal showed repentance by confessing his crimes.”

(罪犯通过认罪表现出了悔改之意。)

repentance for sins — 特指在宗教语境中对所犯罪过的悔改,常见于基督教教义中。

“The sermon focused on repentance for sins and seeking God's mercy.”

(布道着重于为罪悔改并寻求神的怜悯。)