pathetic
形容詞
定義 pathetic 形容詞
emotion(情绪)
- C2
causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or sometimes lack of respect, especially because a person or an animal is suffering
可怜的；悲惨的
It's pathetic to see the homeless animals, so thin and covered in sores.
看到那些无家可归的动物如此瘦弱且满身疮痍，真是令人心酸。
His attempt to fix the bicycle was pathetic, with tools scattered everywhere and parts that wouldn't fit back.
他尝试修理自行车的样子真是可怜，工具散落一地，零件也装不回去。
Their team's performance in this match was truly pathetic, it was hard to watch.
他们在这场比赛中的表现真是糟糕透顶，让人难以直视。
quality(品质)
- C2disapproving(贬义)
unsuccessful or showing no ability, effort, or bravery, so that people feel no respect
可悲的；差劲的；没用的
His pathetic excuse for himself didn't convince anyone.
他为自己找的可怜借口没有说服任何人。
Their pathetic attempt didn't stand a chance of passing the rigorous test.
他们可悲的尝试根本没有机会通过严格的测试。
Stop being so pathetic by trying to please her.
不要再这么可怜兮兮地试图取悦她了。