| 单词 | sorry |
| 释义 | sorry —sorry /ˈsɒr.i/ aep /ˈsɔːr-/ adjective (BAD CONDITION) sorry sight/state/tale► F0 a bad condition or situation: » He was a sorry sight when he got home - soaking and covered in mud.» It's a sorry state of affairs when there isn't any food in the house.Thesaurus+: ↑Informal words for bad , ↑Rubbish and waste , ↑Serious and unpleasant , ↑Not of good qualityadjective (SAD) A2 [after verb] feeling sadness, sympathy, or disappointment, especially because something unpleasant has happened or been done: » I'm just sorry about all the trouble I've caused her.» He'd really upset her and he didn't seem at all sorry.» [+ (that)] I'm sorry (that) you had such a difficult journey.» [+ to infinitive] We were both sorry to hear you've been ill again.» I feel so sorry for the children - it must be really hard for them.Thesaurus+: ↑Feeling sad and unhappyfeel sorry for yourself DISAPPROVINGF0 to feel sad because you have a problem and you feel that it is not fair that you are suffering so much: » He sounded very sorry for himself on the phone.Thesaurus+: ↑Feeling sad and unhappyI'm sorry to sayF0 used to show that something that must be said causes sadness or disappointment: » I'm sorry to say that the project's funding has been cancelled.» Most people who start the course do, I'm sorry to say, give up within the first two weeks.Thesaurus+: ↑Making and accepting apologies• • • Extra Examples:» I feel sorry for the kids, too - they've had a hard time.» I was sorry to hear about your trouble on holiday.» I feel so sorry for people in that situation.» I'm just sorry about messing him around again.» I'm sorry you're ill - I hope you get well soon.adjective (SAYING NO) I'm sorry► B2 used to show politeness when refusing something or disagreeing: » I'm sorry but I think you've made a mistake.» I'm sorry, I can't agree.Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressionsadjective [after verb] (APOLOGY) ► A1 used to say that you wish you had not done what you have done, especially when you want to be polite to someone you have done something bad to: » Oh, I'm sorry - I didn't see you there.» Tom, I'm so sorry about last night - it was all my fault.» I've said I'm sorry.Thesaurus+: ↑Making and accepting apologies• • • Extra Examples:» I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.» I'm sorry I'm late.» I'm genuinely sorry for what I said, I really am.» I'm sorry, I was only trying to be helpful.» I'm so sorry to keep you waiting.exclamation (APOLOGY) ► F0 used when apologizing for something: » "That's my foot you're treading on." "Sorry!"Thesaurus+: ↑Making and accepting apologies• • • Extra Examples:» Sorry - I didn't catch what you said.» Sorry, could you say that again?» Sorry, this area is closed to the public.» Sorry, I can't let you in without identification.» Sorry, can I see your pass?exclamation (POLITE NEGATIVE) F0 used to show politeness when refusing something or disagreeing: » Sorry, you can't go in there.Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressionsF0 MAINLY UK used when politely asking someone to repeat something or when politely interrupting someone: » "He's late." "Sorry?" "I said he's late."» Sorry, could you just say that last sentence again please?Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressions |
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