rueful

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a. 悲伤的, 后悔的, 可怜的

发音

其它 /ˈɹuːfl̩/
US /ˈɹuːfl̩/

词形变化

more rueful 比较级 most rueful 最高级

别名

ruful ruefull

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

  2. 2.

    Inspiring pity or compassion.

  3. 3.

    Bad; woeful; deplorable.

词汇关系

词源

From Middle English ruful, rewful. By surface analysis, rue + -ful.

来源:wiktionary