repentance是什么意思
- 英式英标[rɪ\'pɛntəns]
- 美式音标[rɪ\'pent(ə)ns]
英文词源
- repentance (n.)
- c. 1300, from Old French repentance "penitence" (12c.), from present participle stem of repentir (see repent).
Repentance goes beyond feeling to express distinct purposes of turning from sin to righteousness; the Bible word most often translated repentance means a change of mental and spiritual attitude toward sin. [Century Dictionary]
中文解释
1、re- "intensive prefix" + pent- "regret" + -ance.
实用例句
- 1. They showed no repentance during their trial.
- 在他们受审的过程中没有表现出一丝悔意。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. He shows no sign of repentance.
- 他没有丝毫悔悟的表示。
来自《权威词典》
- 3. He shows no repentance for what he has done.
- 他对他的所作所为一点也不懊悔.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- 4. Christ is inviting sinners to repentance.
- 基督正在敦请有罪的人悔悟.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. Confession is the first step to repentance.
- 认罪是悔罪的第一步.
来自《简明英汉词典》
