penitent
US /ˈpen.ə.tənt/
UK /ˈpen.ɪ.tənt/
形容词
忏悔的, 悔过的
feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant
示例:
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The criminal appeared genuinely penitent for his actions.
罪犯对自己的行为表现出真诚的忏悔。
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She gave him a penitent look after realizing her mistake.
意识到自己的错误后，她给了他一个忏悔的眼神。
名词
忏悔者, 悔过者
a person who shows sorrow and regret for having done wrong
示例:
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The priest offered guidance to the young penitent.
牧师为年轻的忏悔者提供了指导。
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Many penitents gathered at the church for confession.
许多忏悔者聚集在教堂进行忏悔。
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