rue

• 名词，可指一种叶子味苦的多年生植物（芸香），也可表示悲伤、懊悔或遗憾的情感，还可指法国的一条街道。

A noun that can refer to a perennial herb with bitter leaves, a feeling of sorrow or regret, or a street in France.

1. Aromatic plantC1formalscientific

   A perennial herb with grey-green leaves and a strong, bitter scent, native to Europe. Its sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy.

   芸香

   • The gardener warned us not to touch the rue in the herb garden.
   • Rue was historically used in traditional medicine, but it is now known to be toxic.
   • The bitter leaves of the rue plant are sometimes used sparingly in cooking.

   同义词herb of grace

2. Culinary herb (cautionary)C1formalculinary

   The leaves of the rue plant, used with extreme caution to flavor certain drinks or dishes due to their toxicity and irritant properties.

   芸香（食用香草，慎用）

   • A single rue leaf can be used to add a bitter note to a claret cup.
   • Chefs advise against using rue in large quantities because it can cause skin irritation.
   • The recipe called for a tiny pinch of dried rue, but it was omitted for safety.

   同义词herb of grace

3. Sorrow or regretB2formal

   A feeling of sadness, regret, or disappointment, often associated with a past mistake or loss.

   悔恨

   • He felt a deep sense of rue after losing his temper.
   • Her face was filled with rue as she recalled the missed opportunity.
   • The old man spoke of his youth with a touch of rue.

   同义词contritiongriefpenitenceregretremorserepentancesadnesssorrowwoe

   反义词contentmentdelighthappinessjoysatisfaction

4. Street in FranceA2formal

   A French word meaning a street or road, commonly used in French addresses and place names.

   街道

   • The café is located on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris.
   • She lives on a quiet rue in the old town.
   • The hotel is just off the main rue.

   同义词avenueboulevardlaneroadstreetthoroughfareway

• 动词，表示对已做之事或错过之事感到遗憾、悲伤或悔恨。

A verb used to express regret, sorrow, or repentance for something done or left undone.

1. Feel remorse or regretC1formal

   To feel sorrow, regret, or repentance for something one has done or failed to do.

   后悔

   • He rued the day he made that decision.
   • She rued her harsh words to her friend.
   • They will rue their missed opportunity.

   同义词bemoanbewaildeplorelamentmournregretrepent

   反义词celebratedelightexultrejoice