pity

• 名词，指对他人痛苦或不幸感到的悲伤、同情或怜悯之情。

A noun referring to a feeling of sorrow, sympathy, or compassion for the suffering or misfortune of others.

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1. Feeling of sorrowB1formal

   A feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's suffering or misfortune.

   怜悯

   • She felt pity for the homeless man on the street.
   • He looked at the injured bird with pity.
   • I have no pity for those who refuse to help themselves.

   同义词commiserationcompassioncondolencefellow feelingsorrowsympathyunderstanding

2. Cause for regretA2informal

   A situation that is unfortunate or disappointing.

   遗憾

   • It's a pity that you missed the concert.
   • What a pity the weather turned bad for the picnic.
   • It's a pity he didn't get the job he wanted.

   同义词bummerdisappointmentmisfortuneshame

• 动词，表示对某人的不幸或痛苦感到同情、怜悯或惋惜。

A verb used to express the act of feeling sorrow or compassion for someone's misfortune or suffering.

1. Feel sorrow for someoneB1formal

   To feel sympathy or sadness for someone else's suffering or misfortune.

   同情

   • I pity those who lost their homes in the flood.
   • She pitied the stray dog and gave it some food.
   • He pitied his friend after hearing about his loss.

   同义词condole withfeel forsympathize with

   反义词envy

2. Regard with contemptB2informal

   To feel a sense of superiority or disdain towards someone, often implying they are weak or foolish.

   蔑视

   • I pity anyone who thinks that cheating is acceptable.
   • She pitied his arrogance and ignorance.
   • They pitied the man for his lack of ambition.

   同义词contemndespisedisdainlook down onscorn