rueful /ˈruːfʊl/ TEM8

• 1. 

  ADJ If someone is rueful, they feel or express regret or sorrow in a quiet and gentle way. 悲伤的; 悔恨的 [文学性] [usu ADV with v]

  例：

  He shook his head and gave me a rueful smile.

  他摇了摇头，对我苦笑了一下。

• 2. 

  ruefully ADV

  例：

  He grinned at her ruefully.

  他对她咧嘴一笑，表示遗憾。