c. 1300, from Old French contrit and directly from Latin contritus, literally "worn out, ground to pieces," past participle of conterere "to grind," from com- "together" (see com-) + terere "to rub" (see throw (v.)). Used in English in figurative sense of "crushed in spirit by a sense of sin." Related: Contritely.
实用例句
1. She was instantly contrite. "Oh, I am sorry! You must forgive me."
她马上就懊悔了。“哦，我很抱歉！你一定要原谅我。”
来自柯林斯例句
2. I tried to look contrite.
我尽量做出歉疚的样子.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. He was to be contrite and wish to be reconciled.
他必须感到悔悟,并且希望得到赦免.
来自辞典例句
4. The look she gave Anna was guilty and contrite.
她给安娜的脸色是内疚和愧悔的.
来自辞典例句
5. As to all the rest, he was humble and contrite.
