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rueful
/ˈruːfəl/
American
- adj. 悲伤的
- adj. 后悔的
- adj. 可怜的
- Definition
- adj. feeling or showing sadness
- adj. feeling or showing regret
- adj. feeling or showing pity
- Example
- She gave a rueful smile after realizing she had forgotten her keys.
- 她意识到自己忘带钥匙后，苦笑了一下。
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