pitiable /ˈpɪtɪəbəl/

• 1. 

  ADJ Someone who is pitiable is in such a sad or weak state that you feel pity for them. 可怜的 [书面]

  例：

  Her grandmother seemed to her a pitiable figure.

  她奶奶对她来说似乎是个可怜的人。

• 2. 

  pitiably ADV [ADV with v, ADV adj]

  例：

  ...pitiably low pay.

  ...可怜的低薪。

  例：

  She found Irene lying on the bed crying pitiably.

  她看见艾琳躺在床上可怜地哭着。