Definitions
n. Sadness and concern for someone who is suffering.
同情；怜悯
n. Something disappointing or unfortunate.
遗憾；可惜的事
v. To feel sorry for someone because of their difficulties.
同情；怜悯
Example
I felt pity for the puppy shivering in the rain.
看到小狗在雨中发抖，我心生怜悯。
It is a pity that many historic buildings are demolished before their cultural value is properly assessed.
许多历史建筑的文化价值尚未得到充分评估就被拆除，实在令人遗憾。
Collocations
- feel pity for
- take pity on
- what a pity
- a sense of pity
Word family
- pitiful (adj.)
- pitiless (adj.)
Synonyms
- compassion
- sympathy
Usage tip
表同情通常不可数；表遗憾常用a pity。
FAQ
- What does pity mean?
- Sadness and concern for someone who is suffering. Something disappointing or unfortunate. To feel sorry for someone because of their difficulties.
- How is pity pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɪti/, US /ˈpɪti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
