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penitentially

/ˌpen.ɪˈten.ʃəl.i/

翻译: 副词,表示以表达或显示悔恨、懊悔或对过错的悲伤的方式。用于描述带着悔意或赎罪愿望所做的行为,常用于宗教或道德语境。

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adverb

/ˌpen.ɪˈten.ʃəl.i/C2formal
  • zh副词,表示以表达或显示悔恨、懊悔或对过错的悲伤的方式。用于描述带着悔意或赎罪愿望所做的行为,常用于宗教或道德语境。

An adverb meaning "in a manner expressing or showing penitence, regret, or sorrow for wrongdoing." It is used to describe actions performed with a sense of remorse or a desire for atonement, often in religious or moral contexts.

  1. In a remorseful mannerC1formal

    In a way that shows regret or sorrow for wrongdoing, often with a desire to make amends.

    zh悔罪地

    • He spoke penitentially, admitting his mistakes.
    • She looked at him penitentially after the argument.
    • They acted penitentially, seeking forgiveness from those they had wronged.

    同义词apologeticallycontritelyremorsefullyrepentantlyruefullysorrowfully

    反义词impenitentlyunrepentantly

词形
  • more penitentially comparative form
  • most penitentially superlative form