rueful

英 [ˈruːfl]

美 [ˈruːfl]

adj.  悲伤的; 懊悔的; 沮丧的

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Collins.1 / BNC.23794 / COCA.20979

牛津词典

adj.

• 悲伤的；懊悔的；沮丧的
  feeling or showing that you are sad or sorry
  1. a rueful smile
     惨然一笑

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 后悔的;懊悔的;遗憾的
  If someone isrueful, they feel or express regret or sorrow in a quiet and gentle way.
  1. He shook his head and gave me a rueful smile...
     他摇了摇头，遗憾地对我笑了笑。
  2. 'Our marriage was a mistake,' she said, looking rueful.
     “我们的婚姻是个错误，”她说着，看起来懊悔不已。

英英释义

adj

• feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
  Synonym:contriteremorsefulruthful

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