pathetic
adjective uk/pəˈθet.ɪk/ us/pəˈθet̬.ɪk/
(SAD)
C2 招人怜悯的，可怜的
causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or sometimes lack of respect, especially because a person or an animal is suffering
The refugees were a pathetic sight - starving, frightened and cold. 难民看起来实在可怜——饥寒交迫，担惊受怕。
After the accident he became a pathetic figure, a shadow of his former self. 事故后他成了一个可怜人，与之前判若两人。
See also: pathos
(UNSUCCESSFUL)
C2 disapproving无用的；差劲的；懦弱的
unsuccessful or showing no ability, effort, or bravery, so that people feel no respect
a pathetic attempt/joke/excuse 无用的尝试／差劲的笑话／蹩脚的借口
Are you telling me you're frightened to speak to her? Don't be so pathetic! 你是在说你不敢跟她讲话吗？别太窝囊了！