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rueful

/ˈruːfəl/ /ˈruːfʊl/

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adjective

懊悔的，后悔的，惋惜的

Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

Examples :

"After accidentally spilling coffee on his boss's new shirt, Mark gave a rueful smile and apologized profusely. "

马克不小心把咖啡洒到了老板的新衬衫上，露出了一个既懊恼又有点自嘲的微笑，并连连道歉。

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adjective

可怜的，令人惋惜的。

Inspiring pity or compassion.

Examples :

"The lost dog had a rueful expression, making everyone want to help him find his owner. "

这只走失的狗露出了可怜兮兮的表情，让人人都想帮它找到主人。

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adjective

可悲，可惜。

Bad; woeful; deplorable.

Examples :

"The student's rueful performance on the exam reflected their poor preparation. "

这个学生在考试中可悲的表现反映出他们糟糕的备考情况。

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