regrettable

英 [rɪ'gretəb(ə)l] 美 [rɪ'ɡrɛtəbl]
  • adj. 令人遗憾的;可惜的;可悲的;抱歉的

英文词源


regrettable (adj.)
c. 1600, "deserving of regret," from regret + -able. Related: Regrettably.

双语例句


1. It is regrettable that strike leaders seem intent on spoiling holidays.
遗憾的是罢工领导人似乎决意要破坏节日的气氛。

来自柯林斯例句

2. It is regrettable that the police were not informed sooner.
遗憾的是没有早些报警。

来自《权威词典》

3. It is highly regrettable that the minister cannot be here in person.
很遗憾,部长不能亲自出席.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. His tiredness caused him to make a regrettable error.
他由于疲劳而犯了个令人遗憾的错误.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. A person who does a regrettable action is often regretful afterwards.
行为不检点的人,日后往往懊悔.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

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