adj.悔悟的，悔罪的，忏悔的
n.同“penitent”；【天主】苦行赎罪规则(书)

The priest absolved him of his penitential duties for the month.
翻译：神父赦免了他这个月的忏悔义务。
She decided to do extra penance as an act of contrition.
翻译：她决定额外做些补赎作为懊悔的表现。
He spent hours in the confessional, seeking penitential relief.
翻译：他在告解室里待了好几个小时，寻求心灵上的宽慰。
The penitential walk through the city was a humbling experience.
翻译：在城市中进行的忏悔游行是一次谦卑的经历。
The bishop recommended daily prayer as a form of personal penitence.
翻译：主教建议每天祷告作为一种个人的悔罪方式。
The penitential service included songs of repentance and reflection.
翻译：这项忏悔仪式包括了悔过和反思的歌曲。
The prisoner underwent a period of penitential isolation in his cell.
翻译：囚犯在他的牢房里度过了一个时期的自我反省隔离。
The penitential act of fasting is observed by many during Lent.
翻译：许多人在四旬斋期间实行禁食这一悔罪行为。
The penitential rite involved confessing one's sins before the community.
翻译：这种忏悔仪式要求在社区面前坦白自己的罪行。
The retreat focused on meditation and penitential practices for spiritual growth.
翻译：这次静修会专注于冥想和悔罪实践，以促进精神成长。