repentance
noun /rɪˈpentəns/
/rɪˈpentəns/
[uncountable] (formal)- repentance (for something) the fact of showing that you are sorry for something wrong that you have done
synonym contrition, remorse后悔;懊悔;悔过;忏悔 - He shows no sign of repentance.
他毫无悔意。 - The book speaks of the need for repentance and atonement.
这本书谈到忏悔和赎罪的必要性。 - They were released on parole for showing signs of repentance.
由于有悔改的表示,他们获得假释。 - Sins are wiped out by sincere repentance.
罪恶通过真诚的忏悔消除了。
Collocations Dictionaryadjective- genuine
- sincere
- true
- …
- show
- preach
- He shows no sign of repentance.