penitent
US /ˈpen.ə.tənt/
UK /ˈpen.ɪ.tənt/
形容詞
懺悔的, 悔過的
feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant
範例:
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The criminal appeared genuinely penitent for his actions.
罪犯對自己的行為表現出真誠的懺悔。
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She gave him a penitent look after realizing her mistake.
意識到自己的錯誤後，她給了他一個懺悔的眼神。
名詞
懺悔者, 悔過者
a person who shows sorrow and regret for having done wrong
範例:
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The priest offered guidance to the young penitent.
牧師為年輕的懺悔者提供了指導。
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Many penitents gathered at the church for confession.
許多懺悔者聚集在教堂進行懺悔。
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