读音

/rɪˈpɛnt/

释义

• 动词: 意为悔悟，懊悔，对过去的错误或罪行感到后悔并决心改正。例如: “After realizing his mistake, he repented and asked for forgiveness.”
• 名词: 在宗教语境中，指的是悔改的行为或状态。例如: “The sermon spoke of the importance of repentance in seeking redemption.”

短语

• “Repent one’s sins” 意味着承认并为自己的罪行感到懊悔。
• “To turn over a new leaf” 表示决定改过自新，通常伴随着repentance。

例句

• 动词: “He repented his dishonest actions and decided to make amends.”
• 名词: “In the confessional, he expressed his true repentance for his misdeeds.”

同义词

• Regret
• Reproach
• Atone
• Mend one’s ways
• Change one’s heart