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源自中古英语 'sinful'(有罪的)加上后缀 '-ness'(表示状态或性质),'sinful' 则来自古英语 'synn'(罪)和 '-ful'(充满的)。
❶ 指行为或状态具有罪恶性质,通常与宗教或道德标准相违背,描述一个人或行为的道德堕落或不纯洁。
“The preacher spoke about the sinfulness of greed and selfishness.”
(牧师讲述了贪婪和自私的罪恶本质。)
“She felt overwhelmed by the sinfulness of her past actions.”
(她因自己过去行为的罪恶感而感到不堪重负。)
acknowledge one's sinfulness — 承认自己的罪恶,通常用于宗教或忏悔语境,表示对自身道德错误的认知。
“During the ritual, he openly acknowledged his sinfulness and sought forgiveness.”
(在仪式中,他公开承认了自己的罪恶并寻求宽恕。)