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单词 repent
释义 re·pent
I. \rə̇ˈpent, rēˈp-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English repenten, from Old French repentir, from re- + pentir to be sorry, from Latin paenitēre to be sorry, cause to be sorry — more at penitence
intransitive verb
1. : to turn from sin out of penitence for past wrongdoings, abandon sinful or unworthy purposes and values, and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life
 < unless you repent you will all likewise perish — Lk 13:3 (Revised Standard Version) >
2.
 a. : to feel regret or contrition for what one has done or omitted to do
  < marry in haste and repent at leisure >
  — often used with of
  < repented of his decision to give up the study of medicine >
 b. : to change one's mind about something one has done or said
  < begins with a sweeping condemnation of his opponent's views, but later repents somewhat and finds some good in them >
  < take him up on his promise before he repents >
transitive verb
1. : to cause (one or oneself) to feel regret or contrition for a past action, course of conduct, or decision
 < it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth — Gen 6:6 (Authorized Version) >
 < it repented me of my boldness — Grant Allen >
2.
 a. : to feel sorrow or regret for : be dissatisfied or regretful about
  < he repented his marriage and suffered from it — George Eliot >
  < repented her rashness >
  < repented his bargain >
 b. : to feel repentance for : do penance for
  < repent his sins >
  < repent the evil of his ways >
II. \ˈrēpənt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin repent-, repens, present participle of repere to creep — more at reptile
: creeping, prostrate
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