Level 6 · word 15,521 of 20,000

ruefully

/ˈruːfəli/ American
  • adv. 懊悔地, 悲伤地
Definition
  • adv. in a sad or regretful manner
Example
He smiled ruefully after losing the game by one point.
他以一分之差输掉比赛后,无奈地笑了笑。