Pity 对比 Shame

在英语中何时使用每一个,包含含义、语域和例句。

Pity

前 2000(常见)B2noun

Shame

前 1000(非常常见)B2noun
最常见: Shame
 PityShame
发音🇬🇧 /["/ˈpɪti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpɪti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ʃeɪm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ʃeɪm/"]/
含义Feeling sorry for someone else's trouble or sadness.A feeling of being embarrassed or guilty about something.
例句It is a pity that you couldn't come to the party last night.He felt a deep sense of shame after realizing his mistake.
语域中性中性
常见程度前 2000(常见)前 1000(非常常见)
CEFR 等级B2B2
词性nounnoun
搭配great, real, pity about, a bit of a pity, such a pity, what a pity, be filled with, be full of, feel, out of pity, without pity, pity for, a feeling of pity, a sense of pity, have pity on somebodyawful, great, real, shame about, a bit of a shame, rather a shame, such a shame, deep, secret, public, be filled with, feel, bring, from shame, in shame, to your shame, bow your head in shame, hang your head in shame, a feeling of shame, deep, secret, public, be filled with, feel, bring, from shame, in shame, to your shame, bow your head in shame, hang your head in shame, a feeling of shame, deep, secret, public, be filled with, feel, bring, from shame, in shame, to your shame, bow your head in shame, hang your head in shame, a feeling of shame
反义indifference, apathypride, honor, confidence
常见错误'Pity' is often confused with 'sympathy' - they are not interchangeable., Learners often misuse 'pity' as a verb instead of a noun, e.g., saying 'I pity' instead of 'I feel pity for'., It's incorrect to say 'I have pity on' - the correct phrase is 'I have pity for'.'Shame' confused with 'guilt' - they're related but not the same., Using 'shame' inappropriately as an action verb, e.g., 'to shame someone' can be too strong in casual conversation., Mixing up 'shame' with 'shaming' – the former is a noun while the latter is a verb.
用法说明Use 'pity' in situations where you sympathize with someone's difficulties. It's neutral but may sound formal in casual conversations.Use 'shame' when talking about feelings of guilt or embarrassment. It's appropriate in most contexts but can feel heavy or serious. Avoid in light-hearted conversations.

常见问题:Pity 对比 Shame

Pity和Shame 有什么区别?

Pity: Feeling sorry for someone else's trouble or sadness. Shame: A feeling of being embarrassed or guilty about something.

哪个更常见:Pity和Shame?

Shame 在日常英语中最常见。

Pity和Shame 的 CEFR 等级相同吗?

在 CEFR 量表上:Pity: B2, Shame: B2。

我可以互换使用 Pity和Shame 吗?

不总是。Pity和Shame 相关,有时可以互换,但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同,所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。