sentimental /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl̟/ adjective /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl̟/
adjective
Learner's definition of SENTIMENTAL
[more sentimental; most sentimental]
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: based on, showing, or resulting from feelings or emotions rather than reason or thought感性的;感情用事的 -
He has a sentimental attachment to his old high school.他对高中母校有种情感依恋。
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She saved her wedding gown for sentimental reasons.她把婚纱留作纪念。
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He has sentimental ideas about the past.他对于过去怀有许多充满感情的回忆。
◊ A sentimental journey is a visit to a place that was once very familiar and that brings back memories of the past.怀旧之旅
◊ Something that has sentimental value is important to someone because of its connection with a happy time of life, a special person, etc.情感价值
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a : appealing to the emotions especially in an excessive way情感丰富的;情深的 b : having or expressing strong feelings of love, sadness, etc., in a way that may seem foolish or excessive过分伤感的;充满柔情的;多愁善感的