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Wretched Meaning in English

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/ˈɹɛtʃɪd/
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/ɹˈɛtʃɪd/
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释义

Feeling or showing extreme unhappiness, misery, or poor quality. It can describe people, situations, or conditions that are extremely unpleasant.

用法与细微差别

'Wretched' is formal and often used for strong negative emotion or hardship, rarely for minor discomfort. Common with 'life', 'conditions', or as insult. Less common in daily spoken English, more in writing or dramatic speech.

例句

He felt wretched after failing the test.

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They lived in wretched conditions during the war.

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The wretched dog looked hungry and cold.

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I've had a wretched week—I just want to go home and sleep.

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That was a wretched meal—let's never eat there again.

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Don't be so wretched—things will get better soon.

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