wretch /rɛtʃ/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT You can refer to someone as a wretch when you feel sorry for them because they are unhappy or unfortunate. 不幸的人; 可怜的人 [文学性]

  例：

  Before the poor wretch had time to speak, he was shot.

  这个可怜的人，还没来得及开口就中弹了。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT You can refer to someone as a wretch when you think that they are wicked or if they have done something you are angry about. 坏蛋 [文学性]

  例：

  Oh, what have you done, you wretch!

  噢，你都干了些什么，你这个混蛋！