the worm of conscience

• n. 悔恨；内疚

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The sight prompted pangs of regret.
   那个景象激起了悔恨的痛苦。
2. He was filled with remorse after hitting the child.
   他打过孩子后感到悔恨不已。
3. A guilty conscience is the mother of invention.
   内疚是发明之母。
4. The look she gave Anna was guilty and contrite.
   她给安娜的脸色是内疚和愧悔的。

词汇搭配

• the worm of conscience 悔恨