Contrite
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[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 悔罪的, 痛悔的
- ［英］ adj. 悔罪的, 痛悔的 ( feeling contrition; repentant)
- ［记］ con＋trite ( 摩擦) -> ( 心灵) 摩擦 -> 痛悔的
- ［同］ 同根词: attrition ( 磨损) ; triturate ( 磨碎, 捣碎)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English contrit, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin contritus, from Latin, past participle of conterere to grind, bruise, from com- + terere to rub — more at throw
- Date: 14th century
- feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming contrite criminal contrite apology<contrite sighs
- ? contritely adverb
- ? contriteness noun
