
pathetic
英 /pəˈθetɪk/ 美 /pəˈθetɪk/
- adj. 差劲的;令人鄙夷的so poor or ineffective that it deserves strong criticism
- adj. 可怜的;令人怜悯的making you feel pity because of suffering or helplessness
The broken shower produced only a pathetic trickle.
坏掉的淋浴器只能流出少得可怜的一点水。
Residents described the council's response to repeated flooding as pathetic, demanding immediate investment in better drainage.
居民认为市政委员会应对反复洪灾的表现差劲,要求立即投资改善排水设施。
搭配
a pathetic excuse 蹩脚的借口a pathetic attempt 差劲的尝试a pathetic sight 可怜的景象
辨析提示
常带强烈贬义,不宜随意用来形容他人。
词族
pathetically (adv.)
近义 pitiful、feeble
相关词
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- anxious 焦虑的;担忧的
- relieved 宽慰的;放心的
- temptation 诱惑;诱惑物
- grumble 抱怨;发牢骚
- lonesome 孤独的;寂寞的
- bravery 勇敢;勇气
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