Shame
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定义
shame: 羞愧，羞耻，惭愧
He has no shame. 他没有羞耻之心。
to be, to feel ashamed: 感到羞愧，感到惭愧，有负罪感
You should be ashamed of yourself. 你该为你自己感到羞耻。
that's a shame: 太遗憾了，太糟糕了
示例
- "Philip : That's a shame."
- "It was a shame."
- "You should be ashamed of yourself."
- "It would be a shame to have to bother Bruno with this."
- "It's a shame really."
- "It would be a shame if he missed his own birthday party!"
- "It's a shame that I didn't think of it."
- "Luna : Well, so that nobody feels ashamed for suggesting something silly."
- "Dr. Gilchrist : That's a shame."
- "Donna : It's ok, Susan, you don't have to feel ashamed."
- "It is nothing to be ashamed of-"
- "Kiwi bloke : Oh, that's a shame."
- "Rage. Shame. Embarrassment."
- "Hmmmm. Does it make you feel ashamed?"
- "Hannah : Philip you should be ashamed!"
- "Sam : Well that's a shame."
练习 1
Towards the end of the dialogue, Luna tells Polly that no one should "feel ashamed" for suggesting something silly.
Using the context of the phrase to help you, choose the word below which does NOT share a very similar meaning with ashamed.
Using the context of the phrase to help you, choose the word below which does NOT share a very similar meaning with ashamed.
Towards the end of the dialogue, Luna tells Polly that no one should "feel ashamed" for suggesting something silly.
Using the context of the phrase to help you, choose the word below which does NOT share a very similar meaning with ashamed.
Using the context of the phrase to help you, choose the word below which does NOT share a very similar meaning with ashamed.
"Embarrassed" shares a very similar meaning with "ashamed", although "shame" is a deeper, stronger type of embarrassment.
This is the only choice which does not share a similar meaning with the word "ashamed". Someone who feels "unintelligent" might also feel "ashamed", but the two words are not synonymous.
"Humiliated" shares a very similar meaning with "ashamed".
"Self-conscious" does share a similar sense with the word "ashamed". Though the two words shouldn't be considered synonyms, their meanings are very close.
练习 2
"Kevin, I am embarrassed that I was so stupid".
This sentence could be rewritten: Kevin, I am that I was so stupid.
This sentence could be rewritten: Kevin, I am that I was so stupid.
"Kevin, I am embarrassed that I was so stupid".
This sentence could be rewritten: Kevin, I am ashamed that I was so stupid.
This sentence could be rewritten: Kevin, I am ashamed that I was so stupid.
ashamed: To feel "embarrassed" is to feel uncomfortable or uneasy. "Embarrassed" shares a similar meaning with "ashamed" in this context: both terms refer to a feeling of unease or discomfort. To be ashamed (of something) is a stronger expression and usually indicates that someone regrets an action and even feels guilty about it. Example: He was ashamed of his behavior at the party.
disgraced: To be "disgraced" is to lose one's honor, respect, or reputation. Example: The politician was disgraced by the scandal and was forced to retire. Though the terms can be used in similar contexts, "disgraced" is not synonymous with "embarrassed".
sad: To be "sad" is to be unhappy. "Sad" does not share a similar meaning with "embarrassed" in this or any other context.
angry: To be "angry" is to be upset or mad. "Angry" does not share a similar meaning with "embarrassed" in this or any other context.
练习 3
Fill in the blanks below with terms from the dialogue
1. This term means "without value", or "without importance".
The information she gave me was because I already knew everything she told me.
2. This term describes feelings of humiliation, guilt or embarrassment.
After attending the meeting wearing sandals, a dirty t-shirt and shorts, Bob felt .
1. This term means "without value", or "without importance".
The information she gave me was because I already knew everything she told me.
2. This term describes feelings of humiliation, guilt or embarrassment.
After attending the meeting wearing sandals, a dirty t-shirt and shorts, Bob felt .
Fill in the blanks below with terms from the dialogue
1. This term means "without value", or "without importance".
The information she gave me was worthless 1 because I already knew everything she told me.
2. This term describes feelings of humiliation, guilt or embarrassment.
After attending the meeting wearing sandals, a dirty t-shirt and shorts, Bob felt ashamed 2.
1. This term means "without value", or "without importance".
The information she gave me was worthless 1 because I already knew everything she told me.
2. This term describes feelings of humiliation, guilt or embarrassment.
After attending the meeting wearing sandals, a dirty t-shirt and shorts, Bob felt ashamed 2.
1 worthless: The term "worthless" describes something with no value or no importance. For example: The cheque he wrote was worthless because he forgot to sign it. In this conversation, Donna asks Susie if she thinks she is "worthless" because of her alcohol and romance "problems".
2 ashamed: To be or feel "ashamed" means to feel deeply embarrassed, guilty or humiliated. It is a cousin to the noun "shame", which describes the same feeling. In this conversation, Donna tells Susie that there is no need to feel "ashamed" about her (imaginary) alcohol problem.
练习 4
Opposites attract!
Below are four terms and expressions used in this dialogue. Choose the antonym for each (the term or idiom which expresses the opposite meaning).
to change your mind -->
to be ashamed -->
to forget -->
to allow -->
Below are four terms and expressions used in this dialogue. Choose the antonym for each (the term or idiom which expresses the opposite meaning).
to change your mind -->
to be ashamed -->
to forget -->
to allow -->
Opposites attract!
Below are four terms and expressions used in this dialogue. Choose the antonym for each (the term or idiom which expresses the opposite meaning).
to change your mind --> to make up your mind 1
to be ashamed --> to be proud 2
to forget --> to remember 3
to allow -->to forbid 4
Below are four terms and expressions used in this dialogue. Choose the antonym for each (the term or idiom which expresses the opposite meaning).
to change your mind --> to make up your mind 1
to be ashamed --> to be proud 2
to forget --> to remember 3
to allow -->to forbid 4
1 to make up your mind: This is correct. To "change one's mind" is to take back a decision, or to make a different decision than the initial one. To "make up one's mind" is to do the opposite: to decide definitively to do something. For example: She changed her mind several times, but eventually she made up her mind and bought the blue pencil.
1 to lose your mind: "To lose your mind" is be irrational, or even to go "mad" or "crazy". For example: After "Dallas" was taken off the air, Horatio briefly lost his mind and broke everything in his laboratory. He calmed down after being given sedatives.
1 to blow your mind: To "blow someone's mind" is to impress or amaze them. For example: Some of his paintings blew my mind. I had no ideas that someone could paint such remarkable images.
2 to be proud: To be or to feel "ashamed" is to feel profoundly humiliated or guilty. To be "proud" is a good antonym for "ashamed". It means to take pleasure or satisfaction in one's actions. For example: After failing the driving test several times, I felt ashamed. Once I passed the test however, I felt proud!
2 to be pleased: To be "pleased" is not a good antonym for "ashamed". To be "pleased" is to feel content or satisfied, however "proud" is a better antonym in this case.
2 to be embarrassed: To be or to feel "embarrassed" shares a close meaning with "ashamed". The two terms are nearly synonymous, but they aren't antonyms!
3 to remember: To "forget (an important meeting)" is to be unable to remember it, or to neglect it. To "remember" is the direct opposite: to keep information in mind or in memory.
3 to remind: To "remind" is to explicitly cause someone to remember something. For example: I left a note on her desk to remind her to call an important client. "Reminding" is different than remembering, and not truly an antonym of "to forget".
3 to get: "To get" is not an antonym of "to forget". To "get" something means to "obtain" or "have" it.
4 to forbid: "To allow (something to happen)" is to permit it or to let it transpire. There are a few terms which could be considered antonyms: to forbid, to deny, to prohibit.
4 to permit: "To permit" is synonymous with "to allow"; both terms mean "to authorize".
4 to punish: "To punish (someone for bad behavior)" is to penalize or castigate them. For example: I punished Bobby for skipping school by taking away his television privileges.
练习 5
"Philip you should be ashamed!"
This could be rewritten as --> "Philip you should be !"
This could be rewritten as --> "Philip you should be !"
"Philip you should be ashamed!"
This could be rewritten as --> "Philip you should be embarrassed!"
This could be rewritten as --> "Philip you should be embarrassed!"
embarrassed: To be ASHAMED is to feel uneasy or embarrassed when you realize you have committed (or been involved) in an immoral or indecent act. Example: I am ASHAMED that I stole money from my grandmother's bedroom. Hannah thinks Philip's desire to see "groupies (or fans)" wearing very little clothing (and showing a lot of their bodies) is indecent, therefore he should be ASHAMED.
silent: To be SILENT is not to make a sound or refrain from speaking. Example: My parents didn't say a word when I told them I was a drug addict - they were completely SILENT. SILENT is not a synonym of ASHAMED.
punished: To be PUNISHED is to suffer a penalty for doing something bad. Example: My boss PUNISHED me for being late by making me work on Sunday! PUNISHED is not a synonym of ASHAMED.
