regret
UK/ri'gret/US
NGSL 3kA2
Definitions
v.
To feel sorry or sad about something that has happened or been done
后悔，遗憾，惋惜
n.
A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
遗憾，悔恨，抱歉
Root Breakdown
Native Englishregretother
=regret
Common Collocations
- 1.express regret表示遗憾
- 2.deep regret深切遗憾
- 3.with regret遗憾地
- 4.no regrets无怨无悔
Example Sentences
- 1.
She expressed deep regret over her hasty decision to quit the job.
- 2.
He lived with the regret of never telling his father how much he loved him.
- 3.
We regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.