| 释义 |
pathetic
UK [pə'θet.ɪk] US [-'θetˌ-] adjective
SAD 悲伤的
■causing feelings of sadness, sympathy or sometimes lack of respect, especially because a person or an animal is suffering 令人怜悯的，可怜的•The refugees were a pathetic sight - starving, frightened and cold.难民看起来实在可怜——饥寒交迫，担心受怕。 •After the accident he became a pathetic figure , a shadow of his former self.意外后他成了一个可怜人，与之前判若两人。 ⇒ See also pathos
UK [pə'θet.ɪk] US [-'θetˌ-] adjective
UNSUCCESSFUL 不成功的 disapproving
■making someone feel no respect, often because unsuccessful or showing no ability, effort or bravery 无用的；差劲的；懦弱的•a pathetic attempt/joke/excuse不成功的尝试／差劲的笑话／蹩脚的借口 •Are you telling me you're frightened to speak to her? Don't be so pathetic!你是说你不敢跟她说话吗？别太窝囊了！ |