regret
/rɪˈɡret/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2419 in the learning path
后悔；对……感到遗憾
Definitions
v. to feel sorry about something that happened or was done
后悔；对……感到遗憾
n. sadness about a past action, decision, or situation
后悔；遗憾
Example
I regret leaving my umbrella at home this morning.
我后悔今天早上把伞留在了家里。
Graduates may regret choosing a career solely for its salary if the work provides little personal satisfaction.
如果工作难以带来个人满足感，毕业生可能会后悔仅凭薪水选择职业。
Collocations
- regret doing something
- deep regret
- express regret
- regret to inform
Word family
- regretful (adj.)
- regrettable (adj.)
- regretfully (adv.)
Synonyms
- remorse
Usage tip
regret doing指后悔做过；regret to say指遗憾告知。
FAQ
- What does regret mean?
- to feel sorry about something that happened or was done sadness about a past action, decision, or situation
- How is regret pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈɡret/, US /rɪˈɡret/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
