deplorable

di'plɒ:rәbl

Collins 1

s. bad; unfortunate
s. of very poor quality or condition

a. 可叹的, 悲惨的, 凄惨的

Collins 星级

18,417

BNC 频率

17,599

使用频率

deplorable 可以拆分为 de-（表示否定或减少）和 plorare（拉丁语，意思是哭泣）。结合起来可以理解为“让人哭泣的”，即“可悲的”。

例句

1. The conditions in the shelter were deplorable and needed immediate attention.

收容所的条件非常糟糕，需要立刻关注。

2. She found the lack of support for mental health issues to be deplorable.

她觉得对心理健康问题缺乏支持是可悲的。

3. His behavior at the party was deplorable and embarrassed everyone.

他在聚会上的行为很糟糕，让大家都感到尴尬。