penitence
US /ˈpen.ə.təns/
UK /ˈpen.ɪ.təns/
名詞
懺悔, 悔罪
the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance
範例:
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He showed deep penitence for his crimes.
他對自己的罪行表現出深深的懺悔。
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Her tears were a sign of true penitence.
她的眼淚是真正懺悔的標誌。