| 单词 | pathetic |
| 释义 | pathetic —pathetic /pəˈθet.ɪk/ aep /-ˈθet̬-/ adjective (SAD) ► C2 causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or sometimes lack of respect, especially because a person or an animal is suffering: » The refugees were a pathetic sight - starving, frightened and cold.» After the accident he became a pathetic figure, a shadow of his former self.→ SEE ALSO PATHOS(Cf. ↑pathos)Thesaurus+: ↑Sympathy and compassionpathetically /-ɪ.kəl.i/ adverb► F0» Other former captives spoke of pathetically inadequate food rations.» My parents' advice on sex was pathetically inadequate.Thesaurus+: ↑Sympathy and compassionThesaurus+: ↑Useless and futile adjective DISAPPROVING (UNSUCCESSFUL) ► C2 making someone feel no respect, often because unsuccessful or showing no ability, effort, or bravery: » a pathetic attempt/joke/excuse» Are you telling me you're frightened to speak to her? Don't be so pathetic!Thesaurus+: ↑Useless and futileThesaurus+: ↑Not of good quality , ↑Rubbish and waste , ↑Informal words for badpathetically /-ɪ.kəl.i/ adverb► F0» Other former captives spoke of pathetically inadequate food rations.» My parents' advice on sex was pathetically inadequate.Thesaurus+: ↑Sympathy and compassionThesaurus+: ↑Useless and futile |
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