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。
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