新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

sentimental

英  [ˌsentɪˈmentəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1伤感的 , 多愁善感的

    Someone or something that is sentimental feels or shows pity or love, sometimes to an extent that is considered exaggerated and foolish.

    双语例句

    例:

    I'm trying not to be sentimental about the past.

    我尽力不为过去的事情而多愁善感。

    2情感的 , (尤指)怀旧的

    Sentimental means relating to or involving feelings such as pity or love, especially for things in the past.

    双语例句

    例:

    Our paintings and photographs are of sentimental value only.

    我们的画和照片只有纪念价值。