guilty
/ˈɡɪlti/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2284 in the learning path
有罪的；有过错的
Definitions
adj. Responsible for breaking a law or doing something wrong.
有罪的；有过错的
adj. Feeling bad because you believe you have done something wrong.
内疚的
Example
I felt guilty about forgetting my sister's birthday.
我忘了姐姐的生日，感到很内疚。
Companies found guilty of illegally dumping waste should face penalties that reflect the environmental damage caused.
被裁定非法倾倒废物的公司应受到与其造成的环境损害相称的处罚。
Collocations
- guilty of
- find someone guilty
- plead guilty
- feel guilty about
Word family
- guilt (n.)
- guiltily (adv.)
- guiltless (adj.)
Synonyms
- remorseful
Antonyms
- innocent
Usage tip
guilty of接罪行；feel guilty about接内疚的事。
FAQ
- What does guilty mean?
- Responsible for breaking a law or doing something wrong. Feeling bad because you believe you have done something wrong.
- How is guilty pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡɪlti/, US /ˈɡɪlti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
