regrettably
gb/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/ us/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
C1
英语
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adverb
formal
C1
property
1
unfortunately; causing disappointment
Used to mean “unfortunately.”
用法模式：
Regrettably, [clause].
常见错误：
Often sounds too formal in casual conversation; “unfortunately” is more neutral.
近义词
unfortunately (More neutral and common in everyday speech.)
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sadly (Often adds a more emotional tone.)
反义词
fortunately (Introduces a positive or lucky outcome instead.)
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happily (Suggests the speaker is pleased about the outcome.)
搭配
regrettably, I
|regrettably, we
|regrettably, it
|regrettably, the
|regrettably late
|regrettably common
|regrettably true
|regrettably absent
|regrettably overlooked
|regrettably unable
主题
emotions
|communication
|news
|writing
例句
- Regrettably, we won’t be able to attend the wedding.
- The documents were, regrettably, lost during the move.
- Regrettably, the project has been delayed again.
学习者例句
- Regrettably, I can’t come today.
- Regrettably, the store is closed.
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
with regret; in a regretful way
In a way that shows you feel sorry about something.
用法模式：
[someone] spoke/wrote [regrettably] about [something].
常见错误：
Don’t confuse with “regretfully”: both are close, but “regrettably” is more often used like “unfortunately.”
近义词
regretfully (More directly focused on the speaker’s feeling of regret.)
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with regret (A common phrase alternative; often used in formal notices.)
反义词
proudly (Shows satisfaction rather than regret.)
搭配
said regrettably
|added regrettably
|spoke regrettably
|wrote regrettably
|looked back regrettably
|regrettably admitted
主题
emotions
|communication
例句
- He spoke regrettably about how he treated his friends in college.
- She looked back regrettably on the decision to quit her job so quickly.
学习者例句
- He talked regrettably about the mistake.
语法
词典原形
regrettably
IPA
GB/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
US/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
音节与重音
re - gret - tably （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (gret)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: regrettably
- Plural: regrettablies
相关表达
regrettably not.
1/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli nˈɑt ‖/
fixed phrase
formal
polite “unfortunately, no”
A formal way to say “No, unfortunately.”
例句
- “Is there any chance of a refund?” “Regrettably not.”
- “Will the tickets be available today?” “Regrettably not.”
regrettably, [clause]
1/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli | klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
formal way to say “unfortunately”
A formal way to start a sentence meaning “unfortunately.”
例句
- Regrettably, your application was not successful this time.
- Regrettably, we have to cancel tomorrow’s meeting.