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deplorable

英[dɪ'plɔːrəb(ə)l] 美[dɪ'plɔrəbl]
  • adj. 可叹的;凄惨的

英英释意


1. bad; unfortunate;
"my finances were in a deplorable state"
"a lamentable decision"
"her clothes were in sad shape"
"a sorry state of affairs"
2. of very poor quality or condition;
"deplorable housing conditions in the inner city"
"woeful treatment of the accused"
"woeful errors of judgment"
3. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure;
"a criminal waste of talent"
"a deplorable act of violence"
"adultery is as reprehensible for a husband as for a wife"