| 单词 | pity |
| 释义 | pity /pit"ee/, n. , pl. pities, v. , pitied, pitying. n. 1. sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy: to feel pity for astarving child. 2. a cause or reason for pity, sorrow, or regret: What a pity you could not go! 3. have or take pity. to show mercy or compassion. v.t. 4. to feel pity or compassion for; be sorry for; commiserate with. v.i. 5. to have compassion; feel pity. [1175-1225; ME pite < OF pite, earlier pitet < L pietat- (s. of pietas) PIETY] Syn. 1. commiseration, compassion. See sympathy. |
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