penitent

1. ADJ Someone who is penitent is very sorry for something wrong that they have done, and regrets their actions. 悔过的; 忏悔的; 愧疚的[文学性]

Robert Gates sat before them, almost penitent about the past. 罗伯特·盖茨坐在他们面前，对过去的事几乎无颜以对。

...penitent criminals. ...愧疚的罪犯们。

2. penitentlyADV

He sat penitently in his chair by the window. 他懊悔地坐在靠窗的椅子上。