Word · Frequency #38529
piteous
/ˈpitiəs/
adjective
哀怨的, 可怜的, 慈悲的
核心释义
deserving or inciting pity
- 1.
引起怜悯或同情
Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
- 2.
值得同情的；引起怜悯的
deserving or inciting pity; ; ; - Galsworthy
引起怜悯或同情；值得同情的；引起怜悯的；哀怨的；可怜的；慈悲的
用法In use
The piteous cries of the abandoned kitten touched everyone's heart.
用法提示：形容词，修饰cries，表示令人怜悯的叫声。
She gave him a piteous look, hoping he would change his mind.
用法提示：形容词，修饰look，表示哀怨的、可怜的表情。
The old man's piteous story moved the audience to tears.
用法提示：形容词，修饰story，表示令人怜悯的故事。
piteous appeals for help
piteous + noun
piteous 常修饰表示声音、表情、处境等的名词。
The dog gave a piteous cry.
那只狗发出可怜的叫声。
be + piteous
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常用于描述情景、声音等
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