| [/ˈsentɪmənt; ˋsɛntəmənt/] n 用法:
1 [U] (usu derog 通常作贬义) tender feelings of pity, nostalgia, etc, which may be exaggerated or wrongly directed (contrasted esp with reason) （对怜悯、 怀旧等的）柔懦情感（可为夸张的或滥施的, 尤与理智相对）:
act from rational motives rather than sentiment 行事出於理智而非出於怜悯之情 *
a love story full of cloying sentiment 通篇缠绵伤感的爱情小说 *
There's no room for sentiment in business. 做生意不能婆婆妈妈的感情用事. 用法:
2 [U, C usu pl 作不可数名词或可数名词, 後者通常作复数] (expression of an) attitude or opinion, usu influenced by emotion 态度或意见（的表示）（通常指受感情影响的）:
a speech full of lofty sentiments 充分表达高尚情操的演 讲 *
Sentiment in the City (ie the financial centre of London) is now in favour of a cut in taxes. 在伦敦金融中心, 群情期於减税. 用法:
3 sentiments [pl] (fml or rhet 文或修辞) point of view; opinion 观点; 意见:
What are your sentiments on this issue? 你对这个问题有什麽看法? *
My sentiments exactly! ie I agree! 我完全同意! |