shame

🇺🇸 /ʃeɪm/ 🇬🇧 /ʃeɪm/
詞頻
難度
標籤 TOP10000Oxford3000CEFR-C1
noun
B2

A feeling of regret or disappointment for something that is thought to be wrong or bad.

It's a shame that you can't join us for dinner.

你不能來和我們一起吃晚餐,真遺憾。

B2

A feeling of embarrassment or guilt because of something you have done wrong or foolish.

He felt shame for his dishonest actions.

他為自己的不誠實行為感到羞愧。

R

The quality of being able to feel embarrassed or guilty about one's actions.

The child showed no shame after breaking the vase.

孩子打破了花瓶後沒有表現出羞愧。

R

The loss of respect or honor due to one's actions.

There is no shame in admitting when you're wrong.

承認錯誤並不可恥。

verb
R

To cause someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.

His generosity shamed the rest of us into giving more.

他的慷慨讓我們其他人感到羞愧,促使我們給予更多。

R

To cause someone to lose honor or respect.

You have shamed your family with your behavior.

你的行為讓你的家人蒙羞。

interjection
R

An expression of sympathy or approval.

Shame, you did a great job!

真遺憾,你做得很棒!

translation

n. 羞恥, 慚愧, 羞恥心, 恥辱
v. 使羞愧, 羞辱
interj. 遺憾

詞形變化

3rd Present shames
Progressive shaming
Past shamed
Perfect shamed
Plural shames