pity
UK/'piti/US
A2
Definitions
n.
A feeling of sympathy for someone's suffering; something regrettable or unfortunate
同情，怜悯；遗憾的事，憾事
v.
To feel sympathy or sorrow for someone's misfortune
同情，怜悯
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpityother
=pity
Common Collocations
- 1.take pity on怜悯某人，对某人动了恻隐之心
- 2.feel pity for对某人感到同情
- 3.out of pity出于怜悯
- 4.what a pity真遗憾，太可惜了
Example Sentences
- 1.
She felt a deep pity for the homeless man shivering in the cold.
- 2.
It's a pity that you couldn't attend the graduation ceremony.
- 3.
He refused to accept anyone's pity after losing his job.