remorse
/rɪˈmɔ:s; rɪ`mɔrs/ n[U]
1 ~ (for sth) sense of deep and bitter regret for having done sth wrong 悔恨; 懊悔; 自责
He was filled with remorse for having refused to visit his dying father. 他因不肯去看他垂死的父亲而深怀内疚.
In a fit of remorse she burnt all her lover's letters. 她在一阵悔恨之中把情人的信都烧了.
The prisoner shows no remorse for his crimes. 那囚犯对其罪行毫无悔改之意.
2 mercy or pity; compunction 慈悲; 怜惜 (used esp with the prep shown 尤与以下示例中之介词连用)
The captives were shot without remorse. 这些俘虏惨遭枪杀.