penitent/ˈpenɪtənt; `pɛnətənt/ adjfeeling or showing regret or remorse for having done sth wrong 後悔的; 悔罪的; 忏悔的 a penitent sinner 悔悟的罪人. penitent, n (religion 宗) penitent person, esp one who is doing penance(2) 悔罪者; 忏悔者; （尤指）告解者.
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