- repentance (for something)
the fact of showing that you are sorry for something wrong that you have done synonym contrition, remorse后悔;懊悔;悔过;忏悔 He shows no sign of repentance. 他毫无悔意。 The book speaks of the need for repentance and atonement. 这本书谈到忏悔和赎罪的必要性。 They were released on parole for showing signs of repentance. 由于有悔改的表示,他们获得假释。 Sins are wiped out by sincere repentance. 罪恶通过真诚的忏悔消除了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- genuine
- sincere
- true
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- show
- preach