rue
🇬🇧 UK/ru:/🇺🇸 US
GREC1
Definitions
v.
To feel regret or sorrow about a past action or decision.
后悔,懊悔,悔恨
n.
Sorrow or regret for past actions; also, a bitter-tasting herb with grey-green leaves.
懊悔,悔恨;芸香(一种苦味草本植物)
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishrueother
=rue
Common Collocations
- 1.rue the day后悔那一天
- 2.rue one's decision为决定感到懊悔
- 3.[bitterly rue]深深悔恨
- 4.live to rue活着后悔
Example Sentences
- 1.
She came to rue the day she had trusted him with her secrets.
- 2.
He would rue his hasty decision for the rest of his life.
- 3.
You'll rue the day you turned down that job offer.