rueful
US /ˈruː.fəl/
UK /ˈruː.fəl/
형용사
후회하는, 슬픈, 애처로운
expressing sorrow or regret, often in a slightly humorous or ironic way
예시:
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He gave a rueful smile as he admitted his mistake.
그는 실수를 인정하며 후회스러운 미소를 지었다.
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Her rueful expression showed she knew she was in trouble.
그녀의 후회스러운 표정은 그녀가 곤경에 처했음을 보여주었다.