sorry /ˈsɔri/ adj. 1.(用作表语)难过的,抱歉的,遗憾的(跟从句、不定式、for或about组成的短语):He was sorry that he had to leave.他对不得不离开感到遗憾。We are sorry to hear that he has been seriously ill.我们听说他生了重病觉得很难过。He is sorry for the mistake he has made.他对所犯的错误感到懊悔。You’ll be sorry about this later. 对于这件事你以后会后悔的。 Sorry!对不起! I am sorry!我很抱歉/难过。 2. (作定语)可怜的,蹩脚的:a sorry sight 悲惨的情景;a sorry horse 一匹十分一般的马
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