sentiment
n
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.
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.
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!
In this way Native Americans were forced onto poor land that the settlers did not want.
就这样,美洲土著人被赶到殖民者所不要的贫瘠的土地上去了。
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.
他考试过关了,更惬意的是,他大学毕业时,所赚的钱足够他开始经营自己的行业--为游客提供导游服务。
Back at the hive they watched the wagging dance closely.