adj.令人遗憾的，十分令人失望的，使人惋惜的

It's lamentable how many people still believe in climate change denial.
这真是令人遗憾，还有许多人不相信气候变化。
The state of public education in some rural areas is truly lamentable.
一些农村地区的公共教育状况实在令人惋惜。
Her health has taken a lamentable turn, and she can no longer carry on with her job.
她的健康状况急剧恶化，无法再继续工作，这真是令人痛心。
The once-thriving downtown area now looks utterly lamentable, with empty storefronts everywhere.
曾经繁华的市中心现在看起来十分凄凉，到处都是空荡荡的店面。
Lamentable as it may seem, war seems to be a recurring theme throughout human history.
尽管看起来悲哀，战争似乎是人类历史上的一个反复出现的主题。
His performance during the competition was nothing short of lamentable.
他在比赛中的表现糟糕透顶。
The lack of affordable housing is a lamentable reality for many young families.
许多年轻家庭面临可负担住房不足的悲惨现实。
The government's inability to address the poverty issue is a source of deep regret and lamentation.
政府未能解决贫困问题，让人深感遗憾和哀叹。
The loss of cultural heritage sites due to neglect and conflict is a universal lament.
由于忽视和冲突导致的文化遗产丧失，是全球性的哀叹。
His career ended in a series of unfortunate events, leaving a bitter-sweet lament for fans.
他的职业生涯以一系列不幸事件告终，让粉丝们既惋惜又苦涩。