penitent
意味: Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant. Also used as a noun for a person who repents their sins.
Penitent can function as both adjective and noun. As an adjective, it describes someone who genuinely regrets their wrongdoing and wishes to make amends. As a noun, it has a specific religious meaning — a person doing penance, particularly in Catholic tradition. In secular use, 'penitent' implies a deeper, more sincere remorse than 'sorry.' It collocates with 'expression,' 'tone,' 'sinner,' and 'look.' The noun 'penitence' is equally current.
例文
- The footballer issued a penitent statement after his arrest for drink-driving. 这位足球运动员在因酒驾被捕后发表了一份悔过声明。El futbolista emitió una declaración penitente tras su detención por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol.そのサッカー選手は飲酒運転で逮捕された後、悔恨の声明を発表した。그 축구선수는 음주운전으로 체포된 후 회개하는 성명을 발표했다.
- She wore a penitent expression that suggested she genuinely understood the gravity of her error. 她带着悔恨的表情,显示她真正理解了自己错误的严重性。Lucía una expresión penitente que sugería que comprendía genuinamente la gravedad de su error.彼女は自分の過ちの重大さを真に理解していることをうかがわせる、悔悛の表情を浮かべていた。그녀는 자신의 실수가 얼마나 중대한지 진심으로 이해하고 있음을 시사하는 뉘우치는 표정을 지었다.
- The penitent stood before the congregation and asked for forgiveness. 忏悔者站在会众面前请求宽恕。El penitente se colocó ante la congregación y pidió perdón.悔悛者は会衆の前に立ち、赦しを乞うた。참회자는 회중 앞에 서서 용서를 구했다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: literary, general
トーン: solemn
起源と歴史
From Latin paenitens (repenting), present participle of paenitere (to cause regret, to repent). Entered English in the 14th century via Old French.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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