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sentiment

//ˈsentɪmənt//
English Definition
A view or feeling; emotion.
中文释义
情感;观点;情绪
Example Sentence

Public sentiment toward the proposed tax reform shifted dramatically after economists released their impact report.

经济学家发布影响报告后,公众对拟议税改的情绪发生了急剧转变。

Synonyms
feeling opinion view
Antonyms
fact indifference
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sent(感觉,sense) + -iment → 心里的感受 → 情感、看法。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “sentiment”?

  1. A A view or feeling; emotion.
  2. B A complex consequence of an action.
  3. C A cunning tactic to gain advantage.
  4. D A rule guiding conduct.
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A — A view or feeling; emotion.. “sentiment” means A view or feeling; emotion..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “A view or feeling; emotion.”?

  1. A ploy
  2. B sentiment
  3. C precept
  4. D ramification
Show answer

B — sentiment. “sentiment” means A view or feeling; emotion..

Common questions about “sentiment”

What does “sentiment” mean?

sentiment — A view or feeling; emotion.. In Chinese: 情感;观点;情绪.

How do you pronounce “sentiment”?

sentiment is pronounced //ˈsentɪmənt//.

How is “sentiment” used in a sentence?

Public sentiment toward the proposed tax reform shifted dramatically after economists released their impact report. (经济学家发布影响报告后,公众对拟议税改的情绪发生了急剧转变。)

What are synonyms for “sentiment”?

feeling, opinion, view — all close in meaning to sentiment (A view or feeling; emotion.).

What is the opposite of “sentiment”?

fact, indifference — each the opposite of sentiment (A view or feeling; emotion.).

Is “sentiment” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. sentiment is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “sentiment”?

sent(感觉,sense) + -iment → 心里的感受 → 情感、看法。

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