"In a sorry state" nghĩa là gì?


"In a sorry state" -> nghĩa là trong tình trạng đáng thương, khốn khổ, rối loạn chức năng. 

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The building is in a 'sorry state' but is a huge part of the area's history.

“When Ouattara first took office, he had other urgent (khẩn cấp) matters to deal with, the country was in a sorry state and the priorities shifted (thay đổi),” Thiam says. “But a lot of roads were built, particularly the motorway that connects Abidjan to Yamoussoukro in two and a half hours, and progress has been made in many areas.”

“We believe this financial literacy webinar is very timely (đúng lúc) in this time of Covid-19 pandemic. We want to encourage all our national athletes, coaches and our employees to start their journey to financial wellness while they are young.” said PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez, adding he has seen so many former athletes squander (lãng phí) away winnings and end up in a sorry state in their old age. “It pains me to even imagine any of our athletes like that,” remarked the sports chief who remains a teacher and coach by heart.

The world is in a sorry state right now, owing to the raging COVID-19 pandemic that has completely thrown life off track. Even sporting world has not been spared (tha thứ), too, have been infected with the coronavirus on some occasions.  

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