sentiment
noun uk/ˈsen.tɪ.mənt/ us/ˈsen.t̬ə.mənt/
(IDEA)
C2 [ C or U ] formal观点;意见;看法;情绪
a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something
Nationalist sentiment has increased in the area since the bombing. 轰炸发生以来，该地区的民族主义情绪开始高涨。
I don't think she shares my sentiments. 我认为她不同意我的观点。
His son was overwhelmed by the sentiments of love and support in the cards and letters he received. 他儿子沉浸在自己收到的卡片和信件所表达的爱意和支持之中。
formal "It's a very bad situation." "My sentiments exactly (= I completely agree)." “情况很糟。”“我也这么认为。”
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- The area has become a hotbed of anti-government sentiment.
- Already we have some indication of public sentiment on this issue.
- That sentiment is echoed north of the border.
- The past few weeks have witnessed an outpouring of patriotic sentiment.
- It's a sentiment that I can relate to.
(FEELINGS)
[ U ] often disapproving（尤指愚蠢的或不合适的）温情，伤感
gentle feelings such as sympathy, love, etc., especially when considered to be silly or not suitable
The film is flawed by cloying sentiment. 这部电影的缺点在于过于伤感多情。