sentiment
n
1 [U] (usu derog 通常作貶義) tender feelings of pity, nostalgia, etc, which may be exaggerated or wrongly directed (contrasted esp with reason) (對憐憫、 懷舊等的)柔懦情感(可為夸張的或濫施的, 尤與理智相對)
act from rational motives rather than sentiment 行事出於理智而非出於憐憫之情
a love story full of cloying sentiment 通篇纏綿傷感的愛情小說
There's no room for sentiment in business. 做生意不能婆婆媽媽的感情用事.
2 [U, C usu pl 作不可數名詞或可數名詞, 後者通常作復數]
(expression of an) attitude or opinion, usu influenced by emotion 態度或意見(的表示)(通常指受感情影響的)
a speech full of lofty sentiments 充分表達高尚情操的演 講
Sentiment in the City (ie the financial centre of London) is now in favour of a cut in taxes. 在倫敦金融中心, 群情期於減稅.
3 sentiments [pl]
(fml or rhet 文或修辭) point of view; opinion 觀點; 意見
What are your sentiments on this issue? 你對這個問題有什麼看法?
My sentiments exactly! ie I agree! 我完全同意!