ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
- 1
n.regret; pity; sorry
很遗憾,我不能去。
I am very sorry I won't be able to go.
我对此事表示遗憾。
I express my regret over the matter.
听到那事我很遗憾。
I am sorry to hear that.
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- 2
v.regret (usually used in diplomatic documents to express displeasure and protest)
我很遗憾贵国附和了这样的抗议。
I regret that your country has added its voice to such protests.
他曾说他对于退休没有任何遗憾。
He said he had no regrets about retiring.
我只能遗憾地告诉你,我们不同意此项议案。
I'm sorry to have to tell you that we don't agree on this bill.
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Word usage
- common measure word"遗憾" is often matched with measure word "个"or"丝".
一个遗憾
one pity
一丝遗憾
a little pity