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单词 compunction
释义 compunction
n. (usu. with neg.)
  1. the pricking of the conscience.
  2. a slight regret; a scruple (without compunction; have no compunction in refusing him).
Derivatives
compunctious adj. compunctiously adv.
Etymology: ME f. OF componction f. eccl.L compunctio -onis f. L compungere compunct- (as com-, pungere prick)
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