shame
US /ʃeɪm/
UK /ʃeɪm/
1.
羞愧, 耻辱
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
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He felt a deep sense of shame for his actions.
他为自己的行为感到深深的羞愧。
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The scandal brought great shame upon the family.
这桩丑闻给这个家庭带来了巨大的耻辱。
2.
可惜, 遗憾
a regrettable or unfortunate thing.
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It's a shame that you can't come to the party.
你不能来参加派对真是可惜。
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What a shame that they had to cancel the event.
他们不得不取消活动真是可惜。