| 释义 |
plaintive
plaintive /ˈpleɪn.tɪv/ aep /-t̬ɪv/ adjective
► F0 describes something that sounds slightly sad: » the plaintive sound of the bagpipes» "What about me?" came a plaintive voice.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing qualities of soundplaintively /-li/ adverb
► F0» "I've broken my glasses," he said plaintively.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing qualities of soundplaintiveness /-nəs/ noun [U]
Thesaurus+: ↑Describing qualities of sound |