| 单词 | ashamed |
| 释义 | ashamed (əʃeɪmd ) 1. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE that] B1+ If someone is ashamed, they feel embarrassed or guilty because of something they do or they have done, or because of their appearance. I felt incredibly ashamed of myself for getting so angry. [+ of] She was ashamed that she looked so shabby. Synonyms: embarrassed, sorry, guilty, upset 2. adjective B2 If you are ashamed of someone, you feel embarrassed to be connected with them, often because of their appearance or because you disapprove of something they have done. I've never told this to anyone, but it's true, I was terribly ashamed of my mum. [+ of] 3. adjective B1+ If someone is ashamed to do something, they do not want to do it because they feel embarrassed about it. Women are often ashamed to admit they are being abused. Collocations: deeply ashamed I felt deeply ashamed not to have spotted this and made a silent vow to redouble my road-testing efforts in the future. Times, Sunday Times He stepped into the witness box to say that he felt deeply ashamed of his behaviour. Times, Sunday Times Her lawyer told the court she was 'deeply ashamed'. The Sun He told the court that he did not remember anything about the incident and was deeply ashamed. Times, Sunday Times I am deeply ashamed of my own university for this craven stonewalling. Times, Sunday Times And then you may have checked yourself, feeling slightly ashamed. Times, Sunday Times I feel slightly ashamed about how easy it's all been, then blow out my oil lamp and soak in the sound of nothingness. Times, Sunday Times But he reads the sports pages and looks slightly ashamed; he reads the front pages of the tabloids and looks uncomprehending. Times, Sunday Times She didn't look even slightly ashamed. Times,Sunday Times I am now slightly ashamed of my question. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 羞愧的 Japanese: 恥じて |
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