repentance
UK/rɪ'pent(ə)ns/US/ri'pentәns/
B2
Definitions
n.
Sincere regret and remorse for past wrongdoing.
悔恨，悔改，忏悔。
Root Breakdown
Loanwordrepentroot
+
-ancestate, quality
=repentance
repent + -ance (state) = the state of repenting. Transparent derivative of repent; the inner feeling, as opposed to the outward act of penance.
Common Collocations
- 1.show repentance表示悔改
- 2.genuine repentance真诚的悔恨
- 3.sign of repentance悔改的迹象
Example Sentences
- 1.
He showed no sign of repentance for his actions.
- 2.
Genuine repentance means changing your behavior.