| 释义 |
ashamedashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ ●●○ adjective [not before noun] ► ashamed of itself Washington should be ashamed of itself for withholding economic aid. ► be ashamed to admit/say (that) I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t read your book. ► is nothing to be ashamed of Losing your job is nothing to be ashamed of. THESAURUSashamed and sad because you know or believe you have done something wrong► guiltyashamed and sad because you know or believe you have done something wrong: I feel guilty about not inviting her. His guilty conscience kept him awake at night. ► guilt-ridden feeling very guilty, often for a long time: He was so guilt-ridden, that three weeks after the murder, he went to the police and admitted his crime. ► ashamed very unhappy and disappointed with yourself and embarrassed because you have done something wrong or unpleasant: You should be ashamed of yourself for lying to your mother. ► remorseful/contrite feeling guilty and sorry for something bad that you have done. Remorseful sounds slightly stronger than contrite: She felt suddenly contrite, and apologized. 1feeling embarrassed and guilty about something you have done: ashamed of/about I’m ashamed of the things I said.ashamed to do something Hassel was too ashamed to ask her family for help.be ashamed that Later, I was ashamed that I hadn’t helped.be ashamed of doing something He was ashamed of not being able to support his family. Washington should be ashamed of itself for withholding economic aid.be ashamed to admit/say (that) I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t read your book. Losing your job is nothing to be ashamed of.► see thesaurus at guilty2feeling uncomfortable or upset because someone does something that embarrasses you: ashamed of I’m ashamed of the actions of my government.be ashamed to be/do something His behavior makes me ashamed to be seen with him in public. |