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pathetic

/pəθɛtɪk/

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1 · adjective

causing pity because of weakness or suffering

可怜的；令人同情的

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The abandoned puppy looked pathetic in the rain.
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被遗弃的小狗站在雨中，看起来十分可怜。
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Pronunciation: /pəθɛtɪk/

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