Translations for „pitiable“ in the English » Chinese Dictionary

pitiable [ˈpıtıəbl] ADJ

1. pitiable:

pitiable

可怜的 kěliánde

pitiable

令人怜悯的 lìng rén liánmǐn de

2. pitiable:

pitiable

可鄙的 kěbǐde

▶ pitiableness N

▶ pitiably ADV

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This ejection took place in very severe weather, and the pitiable condition of the people excited much commiseration.

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It is pitiable that the state government is not empowered to take action against corrupt mayors.

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He related to me in conversation such horrible and pitiable tales that my heart bled within me.

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But by the mid-1950s the houses were in a pitiable state.

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It was a wretched, pitiable sight.

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The pitiable condition of the roads and the constant flow of migrant workers have caused concern to develop the infrastructure accordingly to tackle these needs.

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Foolish people in their pitiable ignorance say many things.

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So the incredible endurance of his insistence on his manliness is more than a little pitiable.

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He's in a most pitiable condition physically, his wounds being of the most painful and dangerous character.

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But he is pitiable, and that is key.

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