| 释义 |
penitent/ˈpenit(ə)nt/ adj. & n.●adj. regretting and wishing to atone for sins etc.; repentant 悔罪的，忏悔的 ●n. 1 a repentant sinner 悔罪者，忏悔者 2 a person doing penance under the direction of a confessor (在神父指导下)进行告解的人 3 (in pl. 用复数) various RC orders associated for mutual discipline and the giving of aid to criminals, prostitutes, etc. (天主教关于共同修行及为罪犯、妓女提供帮助的)规则 □ penitence n.□ penitently adv.[Middle English via Old French from Latin paenitens, from paenitēre ‘repent’] |