请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 regret
释义 regret

regret /rɪˈɡret/

noun [C or U]
1
B2 a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better:
» I left school at 16, but I've had a great life and I have no regrets.» The manager expressed deep regret at/for the number of staff reductions.» We think, much to our regret (= and we are very sorry about this), that we will not be able to visit you next year.Thesaurus+: ↑Sadness and regret
send (sb) your regrets
2
F0 to send a polite message that you cannot go to a party, etc.:
» We did have an invitation, but we had to send Graham our regrets.Thesaurus+: ↑Refusing and rejectingWord Builder:Nouns: regretAdjectives: regrettable, regretfulVerbs: regretAdverbs: regrettably, regretfully
• • •
Extra Examples:» A funeral can amplify the feelings of regret and loss for the relatives.» I have a tinge of regret that I didn't accept her offer.» There was an overtone of regret in his farewell speech.» She left her job with no regrets.» Do you have any regrets about the way things worked out?
verb [T] (-tt-) ↑Verb Endings for regret
B1 to feel sorry about a situation, especially something sad or wrong or a mistake that you have made: » Is there anything you've done in your life that you regret?» [+ -ing verb] I have always regretted not having studied harder at school.» [+ (that)] FORMAL The council regrets (that) the money to subsidize the youth club is no longer available.» [+ to infinitive] FORMAL British Airways regret to announce the cancellation of flight BA205 to Madrid.Thesaurus+: ↑Sadness and regretWord Builder:Nouns: regretAdjectives: regrettable, regretfulVerbs: regretAdverbs: regrettably, regretfully
• • •
Extra Examples:» Come Monday morning you'll regret staying up all night.» I greatly regret not having told the truth.» Please don't get mixed up with him. You'll regret it if you do.» I regret any anxiety or concern which I may, unwittingly, have caused.» After careful consideration of your proposal, I regret to say that we are unable to accept it.
随便看

 

英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 2:42:39