contrition

contrition的音标是[kənˈtrɪʃn]，基本翻译是懊悔、悔罪。记忆技巧：con（共同）+ trish（交易）+ ion（状态）→共同交易的状态→懊悔。

“Contrition”这个词源于拉丁语，意为“悔罪”或“悔过”。它的词源可以追溯到拉丁语的“contra”（反对）和“tirere”（拉扯）两个词，表示对过去的错误进行拉扯或反对，从而产生悔悟。

变化形式：在英语中，“contrition”的形式变化相对简单，主要就是名词使用。

相关单词：

1. penitence - 同义词，表示悔罪或悔过。

2. remorse - 强烈的、深刻的悔罪或懊悔。

3. repentance - 悔罪的行为或过程。

4. contrite - 形容某人感到悔罪或懊悔。

5. contrition of heart - 内心深处的悔罪。

6. abashment - 懊悔或羞愧。

7. mortify - 抑制或削弱某人的欲望或冲动，有时也指懊悔。

8. contrition-seeking - 寻求悔罪的行为或态度。

9. contrite-hearted - 心地悔罪的人。

10. self-reproach - 自我责备或懊悔，通常用于对自己过去的行为或决定感到后悔。

这些单词都与“Contrition”这个概念有直接或间接的联系，描述了人们在意识到自己的错误或罪行后，所表现出的悔罪、懊悔和自我反省的情感和行为。

常用短语：

1. express contrition

2. show contrition

3. feel contrite

4. express regret for

5. apologize for

6. beg for pardon

7. seek forgiveness

例句：

1. He expressed contrition for his past mistakes.

2. She showed contrition for her careless mistake.

3. He felt contrite after he realized he had hurt his friend"s feelings.

4. He apologized for his rude behavior to the teacher.

5. I apologize for my carelessness that caused the accident.

6. Please accept my sincere apologies and beg for your pardon.

7. I will seek forgiveness for my mistakes and try to make amends.

英文小作文：

I am writing to express my sincere regret and contrition for my recent actions that have caused harm to others. I realize that my behavior was irresponsible and disrespectful of others, and I deeply regret my mistakes. I am committed to learning from my mistakes and making amends by being more mindful and respectful of others in the future. I hope that you can accept my apologies and pardon my actions. Thank you for considering my words.