deplorably
deplorably — 副詞
1. in a manner that is so unacceptable or morally wrong that other people strongly
惡劣地
行為或品質極度差勁
in a manner that is so unacceptable or morally wrong that other people strongly condemn it — used to describe actions, behaviour, or the quality of something that falls far below an acceptable standard.
The hotel staff behaved deplorably toward the guests from Southeast Asia.
該飯店的員工對來自東南亞的客人態度惡劣。
verb + deplorably: behaving in a shocking way
Senator Diaz's remarks about the refugee community were deplorably insensitive.
參議員 Diaz 針對難民社群發表的言論惡劣到毫無同理心。
deplorably + adjective: modifying an adjective of judgement
The school's response to the bullying complaints was deplorably slow and inadequate.
學校對霸凌投訴的回應既緩慢又不當，令人失望。
Prison conditions in that region remain deplorably overcrowded, according to aid workers.
根據救援人員的說法，該地區的監獄環境仍然擁擠到令人無法接受。
deplorably + past participle: describing an unacceptable state
Kwame thought his teammates had treated the new coach deplorably by refusing to listen.
Kwame 認為他的隊友拒絕聽從新教練的指導，這種態度很惡劣。
- deplorably + slow
- deplorably + inadequate
- deplorably + insensitive
- deplorably + overcrowded
- behave deplorably
- treat deplorably
- shockingly
similar intensity but less moral judgement; can describe surprising news
- outrageously
stronger emphasis on provoking anger or indignation
- appallingly
focus on causing horror or dismay rather than moral censure
- admirably
deserving praise rather than condemnation
- commendably
worthy of approval or recommendation
文法句型
deplorably + adjective
verb + deplorably
用法筆記
Frequently pairs with adjectives of judgement such as insensitive, inadequate, and unacceptable. Subject is typically an institution, group, or situation rather than a single person's casual mistake.
常見錯誤
deplorably — 形容詞
- deplorablypositive
- more deplorablycomparative
- most deplorablysuperlative
1. so morally wrong or unacceptable that a reasonable person would condemn it — use
可恥的
道德上應受譴責的
so morally wrong or unacceptable that a reasonable person would condemn it — used for actions, policies, treatment, or conditions that fall far below what society considers proper.
The landlord's refusal to fix the broken heating in winter was a deplorable act.
房東拒絕在冬天修理壞掉的暖氣，這種行為非常可恥。
deplorable + act: describing a morally wrong action
Aid agencies described the living conditions in the camp as deplorable.
援助組織形容該營區的生活條件極為惡劣。
describe + as + deplorable: predicative use
It is deplorable that the hospital discharged the patient without proper pain relief.
醫院在沒有提供適當止痛措施的情況下讓病人出院，實在可恥。
It is deplorable that + clause
The committee found the director's use of public funds for private travel thoroughly deplorable.
委員會認為該主管將公款用於私人旅遊的行為極其可恥。
Fatima resigned in protest over what she called a deplorable culture of silence about harassment.
Fatima 以辭職抗議她所謂的「對騷擾保持沉默的可恥文化」。
- deplorable + act
- deplorable + behaviour
- deplorable + conditions
- deplorable + treatment
- deplorable + state
- absolutely deplorable
- utterly deplorable
- thoroughly deplorable
- shameful
very close in meaning; slightly less formal and more common in everyday writing
- contemptible
stronger focus on being worthy of scorn or disdain
- appalling
broader; can describe both moral failure and shocking events
- praiseworthy
deserving admiration or approval
- laudable
worthy of high praise; more formal
文法句型
deplorable + noun
be + deplorable
用法筆記
Stronger than bad or unfortunate — carries moral condemnation. Frequently used with intensifiers (thoroughly, utterly, absolutely). Subject is typically an institution's action, a policy, or systemic failure rather than a personal habit.
常見錯誤
2. extremely unfortunate and causing a deep sense of sadness or regret — used for s
可悲的
令人惋惜遺憾的狀況
extremely unfortunate and causing a deep sense of sadness or regret — used for situations, losses, or outcomes that are pitifully bad rather than morally wrong.
The museum's collection suffered a deplorable loss in the fire.
該博物館的收藏在這場火災中遭受了可悲的損失。
deplorable + loss: regrettable misfortune
It is deplorable that so little has been done to preserve the old town's historic buildings.
為了保存古城的歷史建築，付出的努力少得可悲。
It is deplorable that + clause for lamenting a situation
The village fell into a deplorable state after the factory closed and young people moved away.
工廠關閉後年輕人都搬走了，村莊陷入了可悲的破敗狀態。
deplorable + state: pitiful condition of a place
Elena called the cancellation of the arts programme a deplorable decision for the community.
Elena 稱取消藝術計劃是對社區一個可悲的決定。
What a deplorable sight the garden had become, with weeds covering every path.
花園雜草叢生、荒蕪一片，景象極為可悲。
- deplorable + state
- deplorable + loss
- deplorable + condition
- deplorable + sight
- deplorable + situation
- lamentable
direct synonym; slightly more formal and literary
- regrettable
milder in intensity; describes unwanted outcomes without deep sadness
- pitiful
more emotional; emphasises the pity felt rather than formal regret
- fortunate
lucky or favourable outcome
- heartening
encouraging and uplifting
文法句型
deplorable + noun
be + deplorable
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (SHAMEFUL): this sense carries sadness and regret rather than moral condemnation. Use it for losses, neglected places, or unfortunate outcomes where no one is being blamed for wrongdoing. Common in formal expressions of sympathy or regret.
常見錯誤
同根字
- deplore動詞C1
- deplorable形容詞C1
- deplored形容詞C2
常見搭配
副詞搭配
- deplorably
- utterly deplorable
- absolutely deplorable
- thoroughly deplorable
常用片語
- a deplorable state of affairs
- deplorable living conditions
- treat someone deplorably