/'sentɪmənt; `sɛntəmənt/
n
1 [U] (usu derog 通常作贬义) tender feelings of pity, nostalgia, etc, which may be exaggerated or wrongly directed (contrasted esp with reason) （对怜悯、怀旧等的）柔懦情感（可为夸张的或滥施的, 尤与理智相对）
*act from rational motives rather than sentiment 行事出于理智而非出于怜悯之情
* a love story full of cloying sentiment 通篇缠绵伤感的爱情小说
* There's no room for sentiment in business. 做生意不能婆婆妈妈的感情用事.
2 [U, C usu pl 作不可数名词或可数名词, 後者通常作复数] (expression of an) attitude or opinion, usu influenced by emotion 态度或意见（的表示）（通常指受感情影响的）
*a speech full of lofty sentiments 充分表达高尚情操的演 讲
* Sentiment in the City (ie the financial centre of London) is now in favour of a cut in taxes. 在伦敦金融中心, 群情期于减税.
3 sentiments [pl] (fml or rhet 文或修辞) point of view; opinion 观点; 意见
*What are your sentiments on this issue? 你对这个问题有什么看法?
* My sentiments exactly! ie I agree! 我完全同意!

n
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French;Origin:Medieval Latin sentimentum, from Latin sentire; SENTIENT]
[U and C]formal
an opinion or feeling you have about something
　Similar sentiments were expressed by many politicians.
popular/public sentiment
(=what most people think)
　He was more in touch with public sentiment than many of his critics.
anti-American/nationalistic/religious etc sentiments
　the anti-immigrant sentiments expressed by some Americans
　'After all, it's her decision.' ' My sentiments exactly (=I agree) .'
[U]
feelings of pity, love, sadness etc that are often considered to be too strong or not suitable for a particular situation
　There's no place for sentiment in business!