"rue" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 后悔
• 懊悔

Definition

对已经发生的事情或自己做过的事感到非常后悔和难过。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

‘Rue’ 属于正式、文学用语，日常口语中很少用。更常用的词是 ‘regret’。常见于 ‘You’ll rue the day...’ 这样的表达。不要和植物名 ‘芸香’ 混淆。

Examples

He will rue his decision to quit the job.

他会**后悔**辞掉这份工作的决定。

You might rue the day you met him.

你可能会**后悔**认识他的那一天。

She will rue her rude words.

她会**后悔**她的粗鲁话。

I still rue not taking that opportunity when I had the chance.

我现在还**后悔**当时没有抓住那个机会。

You'll rue the day you ignored her advice.

你会**后悔**那天没听她的建议。

People often rue their words after an argument.

人们常在争吵后**后悔**说过的话。