pity (B1)
カタカナ: ピティ
IPA: /ˈpɪti/
Definition
A feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others. It can also describe a situation that is unfortunate or regrettable.
意味: 他人の苦しみや不幸に対して感じる悲しみや同情の心。また、残念な状況や悔やまれる事態を指すこともある。
Examples / 例文
I felt great pity for the refugees. — I felt great pity for the refugees.
It was a pity that the concert was canceled. — It was a pity that the concert was canceled.
Pity の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Pity:
How to Use Pity
- pity for (prepositional phrase)
- To feel sorrow or compassion directed towards someone or something. — "He expressed his pity for the victims of the disaster."
- pity someone/something (verb pattern)
- To feel sorrow or compassion for someone or something. — "I pity the students who have to study for this exam."
- what a pity (idiom)
- An expression of regret or disappointment. — "What a pity that the game was postponed due to weather."
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