
好词典
源自古英语 'syngian',与古诺尔斯语 'synd'(罪)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语 *sundijō。
❶ 指做了违背道德或宗教戒律的行为,通常带有内疚感或需要忏悔的含义。
“He deeply regretted having sinned against his family.”
(他为自己伤害家人的罪过深感懊悔。)
“The priest said everyone has sinned at some point.”
(神父说每个人都在某个时刻犯过错。)
sinned against — 指对某人或某事犯下过错,通常带有道德或情感上的伤害意味。
“He realized he had sinned against his friend's trust.”
(他意识到自己辜负了朋友的信任。)