penitential

[ˌpenɪˈtenʃl] [ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl]
相关单词 penitentially
同义词
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
  • ADJ-GRADED
    悔罪的;忏悔的
    Penitential means expressing deep sorrow and regret at having done something wrong.
    例句
    ...penitential psalms. 悔过诗
英英词典释义
  • Adjective
    1. of or relating to penitence or penance;
    "the Day of Atonement is the great penitential day of the Hebrew calendar"
    2. showing or constituting penance;
    "penitential tears""wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"