rueful
US /ˈruː.fəl/
UK /ˈruː.fəl/
形容词
懊悔的, 可怜的, 悲伤的
expressing sorrow or regret, often in a slightly humorous or ironic way
示例:
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He gave a rueful smile as he admitted his mistake.
他承认错误时露出了懊悔的笑容。
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Her rueful expression showed she knew she was in trouble.
她懊悔的表情表明她知道自己有麻烦了。