A1 Expression 中性

What a shame.

Express disappointment.

意思

Used to express disappointment or regret about a situation.

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文化背景

The British often use 'What a shame' with a very understated tone to show politeness. Americans might use it to quickly move past a negative topic.

💡

Keep it short

You don't need to explain why it's a shame. Just the phrase is enough.

意思

Used to express disappointment or regret about a situation.

💡

Keep it short

You don't need to explain why it's a shame. Just the phrase is enough.

自我测试

Which is the best response to 'I lost my favorite watch'?

A) What a shame! B) That is great!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A

You use 'What a shame' to show empathy for bad news.

🎉 得分: /1

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Which is the best response to 'I lost my favorite watch'? Choose A1

A) What a shame! B) That is great!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A

You use 'What a shame' to show empathy for bad news.

🎉 得分: /1

常见问题

1 个问题

Yes, if the news is minor, like a meeting being moved.

相关表达

🔄

That's a pity

synonym

Similar expression of regret.

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Too bad

synonym

Casual way to say it's unfortunate.

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