shame

🇬🇧 UK/ʃeim/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A painful feeling of embarrassment or dishonor; something regrettable

羞耻,羞愧;遗憾的事

v.

To cause someone to feel shame or disgrace; to criticize publicly

使羞愧,羞辱,公开批评

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
shameother
=shame

Common Collocations

  • 1.sense of shame羞耻感
  • 2.bring shame on给……蒙羞
  • 3.feel shame感到羞愧
  • 4.put to shame使相形见绌

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt a deep sense of shame after lying to her best friend.

  • 2.

    It's a shame that such a talented musician never got recognized.

  • 3.

    The scandal brought shame upon the entire organization.

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