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.
雙語例句
1. She was instantly contrite. "Oh, I am sorry! You must forgive me."
她馬上就懊悔了。“哦，我很抱歉！你一定要原諒我。”
來自柯林斯例句
2. I tried to look contrite.
我盡量做出歉疚的樣子.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. He was to be contrite and wish to be reconciled.
他必須感到悔悟,並且希望得到赦免.
來自辭典例句
4. The look she gave Anna was guilty and contrite.
她給安娜的臉色是內疚和愧悔的.
來自辭典例句
5. As to all the rest, he was humble and contrite.