feeling
feeling — 名詞
- feelingsingular
- feelingsplural
1. something that you notice through your body, such as heat, cold, pain, or pressu
感覺；知覺
身體透過接觸感受到的狀態
something that you notice through your body, such as heat, cold, pain, or pressure against your skin.
After sitting still for hours, Lien had a strange tingling feeling in her legs.
坐好幾個小時沒動之後，Lien 的雙腿出現奇怪的刺痛感。
collocation: tingling feeling in
Piotr enjoyed the warm feeling of the sun on his skin after the long winter.
漫長的冬天過後，Piotr 享受著陽光灑在皮膚上的溫暖感覺。
collocation: warm feeling of
Tariq felt a sudden burning feeling in his shoulder when he lifted the heavy box.
Tariq 抬起那個沉重的箱子時，肩膀突然感到一陣灼熱的刺痛。
collocation: burning feeling
The doctor asked whether Ravindra had any feeling in his toes after the operation.
醫生問 Ravindra 手術後腳趾是否還有知覺。
When Amihan touched the ice, a sharp cold feeling spread through her fingers.
Amihan 碰到冰塊時，一陣刺骨的冰冷感從指尖蔓延開來。
adjective + feeling: sharp cold feeling
- tingling feeling
- burning feeling
- warm feeling
- cold feeling
- have no feeling in
- lose feeling in
- prickly feeling
- numbness
the lack of physical sensation
文法句型
feeling of + noun
feeling in + body part
用法筆記
Often used with an adjective describing the type of sensation (burning, tingling, warm, cold, sharp). The pattern 'have no feeling in + body part' is common for describing numbness.
常見錯誤
2. an emotional state that you experience inside yourself, such as happiness, sadne
情緒；心情
內心感受到的情感狀態
an emotional state that you experience inside yourself, such as happiness, sadness, anger, love, or fear.
A strong feeling of sadness came over Lien when she said goodbye to her old school friends.
Lien 向老同學道別時，一股強烈的悲傷感湧上心頭。
collocation: feeling of sadness
Piotr could not hide his feelings of jealousy when his younger sister won the first prize.
妹妹贏得第一名時，Piotr 無法掩飾心中的嫉妒之情。
collocation: feelings of jealousy
The feeling of relief that spread across the room when the lost child was found was clear to everyone.
失蹤的孩子被找到時，現場每個人都鬆了一口氣，那種如釋重負的感覺顯而易見。
Wren tried to keep her true feelings hidden, but her face gave everything away.
Wren 試圖隱藏自己的真實情緒，但她的表情出賣了她。
collocation: keep feelings hidden
Hao experienced a deep feeling of pride when his eldest son received the award at the ceremony.
長子在典禮上獲獎時，Hao 心中充滿了深深的驕傲之情。
collocation: deep feeling of pride
- feeling of sadness
- feeling of pride
- feeling of relief
- feelings of jealousy
- mixed feelings
- have feelings for
- hide your feelings
- strong feelings
- apathy
the absence of strong emotion or interest
文法句型
feeling of + emotion noun
feelings for/about + noun
用法筆記
Countable when referring to a specific emotion ('a feeling of anger'). Uncountable when talking about emotion in general ('a man of feeling'). Frequently followed by 'of' and an emotion noun.
常見錯誤
3. the emotional reactions and sensitivities of other people, which you can affect
感受；心意
與他人相處時的情感與顧慮
the emotional reactions and sensitivities of other people, which you can affect by what you say or do.
Eitan was very careful not to hurt his girlfriend's feelings when he told her the honest truth.
Eitan 告訴女友真相時非常小心，以免傷害她的感受。
collocation: hurt someone's feelings
The manager spoke gently during the review, not wanting to offend anyone's feelings.
經理在考核時說話很溫和，不想冒犯任何人的感受。
collocation: offend someone's feelings
Ravindra's parents tried to spare his feelings by not mentioning the mistake he had made.
Ravindra 的父母沒提起他犯的錯，試圖顧及他的感受。
collocation: spare someone's feelings
There were still some bad feelings between the two neighbours after the argument about the fence.
那道圍籬的爭執過後，兩戶鄰居之間仍然有些心結。
collocation: bad feelings between
Amihan carefully considered her cousin's feelings before suggesting any changes to the wedding plan.
Amihan 在建議更改婚禮計畫之前，仔細考慮了表姊的感受。
collocation: consider someone's feelings
- hurt someone's feelings
- spare someone's feelings
- consider someone's feelings
- offend someone's feelings
- bad feelings between
- no hard feelings
- emotions
more neutral; feelings in this sense focuses on vulnerability and sensitivity
- sensibilities
much more formal; refers to someone's capacity for being emotionally affected
文法句型
someone's feelings
hurt/spare/consider someone's feelings
用法筆記
Almost always used as a plural noun ('feelings') in this sense. Common with verbs like hurt, spare, offend, consider, and respect. 'Bad feelings' or 'no hard feelings' refer to resentment between people.
常見錯誤
4. a personal opinion or belief about something, often based on how you think or se
看法；直覺
對事物非基於事實的個人想法
a personal opinion or belief about something, often based on how you think or sense the situation rather than on solid facts.
Lara shared her feelings about the new workplace rules during the team meeting on Monday.
Lara 在週一的團隊會議上分享了她對新職場規則的看法。
collocation: share feelings about
My feeling is that the construction project will take at least one more year to finish.
我的直覺是這項建設計畫至少還需要一年的時間才能完成。
pattern: my feeling is that + clause
Strong public feeling against the proposed tax increase was reported in the local newspaper.
當地報紙報導稱，民眾強烈反對提議中的加稅政策。
collocation: public feeling
Wren had a sinking feeling that she had accidentally left her passport on the hotel bed.
Wren 有種不祥的預感，覺得自己不小心把護照留在飯店的床上了。
The committee asked all residents to express their feelings about the new park design before the vote.
委員會要求所有居民對新的公園設計表達意見。
collocation: express feelings about
- public feeling
- strong feeling against
- have a feeling that
- share your feelings about
- express feelings
- my feeling is that
- opinion
more formal and based more on reasoning; 'feeling' is more intuitive
- belief
stronger conviction than a feeling
- impression
closer to feeling; a first or general idea without detailed analysis
- notion
a vaguer, more uncertain idea
文法句型
have a feeling that
feeling about/on + noun
express/share your feelings
用法筆記
Often used with a that-clause to express a prediction or suspicion ('I have a feeling that something is wrong'). 'Public feeling' is a common uncountable use referring to the general opinion of many people.
常見錯誤
5. the general mood or character that you sense in a place, event, or situation, cr
氣氛；氛圍
場所或情境給人的整體感受
the general mood or character that you sense in a place, event, or situation, created by its appearance, sounds, and activity.
The old castle on the hill had an eerie, dark feeling that made the visitors speak in whispers.
山頂上那座古老的城堡散發著陰森詭異的氣氛，讓訪客紛紛壓低音量說話。
adjective + feeling: eerie feeling
Soft candles and gentle music gave the small restaurant a warm and romantic feeling.
柔和的燭光與輕柔的音樂讓這家小餐館充滿了溫馨浪漫的氛圍。
collocation: give + place + a + adjective + feeling
The feeling of the whole city changed completely once the festival began in the main square.
節慶在主廣場開始之後，整座城市的氣氛完全改變了。
collocation: the feeling of + place
Walking into the empty school during summer break, Lien noticed a strange, lonely feeling in the hallways.
暑假期間走進空蕩蕩的校園，Lien 注意到走廊中有種奇怪的孤寂感。
- warm feeling
- eerie feeling
- romantic feeling
- strange feeling
- the feeling of a place
- give a feeling of
- atmosphere
more objective; what the place is like rather than how it makes you feel
- mood
similar but mood often refers to the state of the people in the space, not the space itself
- vibe
informal; very close in meaning but less precise
文法句型
the feeling of + noun
a + adjective + feeling
用法筆記
Almost always singular in this sense. Describe the feeling with an adjective (eerie, warm, festive, lonely). 'The feeling of a place' overlaps with 'atmosphere' but feeling is more subjective — how the place makes you feel personally.
6. a natural ability to understand, appreciate, or judge something well without nee
天賦；直覺
不需多想便能理解或判斷的能力
a natural ability to understand, appreciate, or judge something well without needing to think about it deliberately.
Tariq has a natural feeling for foreign languages and can learn new ones very quickly.
Tariq 對外語有種天生的語感，學新語言學得很快。
collocation: have a feeling for
A good fashion designer needs a strong feeling for colour, shape, and fabric to create beautiful clothes.
優秀的時裝設計師需要對色彩、形狀和布料有很強的感覺，才能創作出美麗的服裝。
Hao lost his feeling for the rhythm of the piano music after he stopped practising every single day.
Hao 停止每天練琴之後，就失去了對鋼琴音樂節奏的掌握。
collocation: lose your feeling for
Ravindra's deep feeling for what the audience wanted made him one of the most popular performers in the country.
Ravindra 對觀眾喜好的敏銳直覺，讓他成為國內最受歡迎的表演者之一。
collocation: feeling for what/how
- have a feeling for
- natural feeling for
- strong feeling for
- deep feeling for
- lose your feeling for
- feeling for language
文法句型
have a feeling for + noun
a feeling for + noun
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable and always singular. It is typically followed by 'for' + noun (a feeling for music, a feeling for design). 'Lose your feeling for' indicates a skill fading through lack of practice.
常見錯誤
no hard feelings
idiomused to tell someone that you are not angry or upset after an argument or disagreement, and you still want to be friendly.
不傷和氣；不記恨
After the game, Tariq shook his opponent's hand and said, 'Good match — no hard feelings, I hope.'
The two business partners decided to end their deal but agreed there would be no hard feelings between them.
a sinking feeling
idioman unpleasant feeling you get when you suddenly realize something bad has happened or is about to happen.
不祥的預感
When Lien saw the empty car park, she had a sinking feeling that she had missed the last bus home.
Hao felt that sinking feeling in his stomach when he checked his bank account online that morning.
to avoid saying or doing something that might upset or offend someone.
顧及某人的感受；不傷害某人的感情
Amihan decided to spare her younger brother's feelings by not mentioning that his haircut looked funny.
The teacher tried to spare the student's feelings by giving feedback in a very gentle and private way.
bad/ill feeling
idiomAnger or dislike between people, often after a disagreement.
惡感；敵意
The argument caused bad feeling between the two friends.
Is there any ill feeling left after the election?
A sudden bad feeling that something bad is happening or will happen.
不祥的預感
When I saw the empty wallet, I had a sinking feeling.
Did you get that sinking feeling when the doorbell rang?
To avoid saying or doing something that might upset someone.
顧及某人的感受
Maya didn't mention the accident to spare his feelings.
Should we tell her the truth or spare her feelings?
feeling — 形容詞
- feelingpositive
- more feelingcomparative
- most feelingsuperlative
1. able to experience physical sensations such as pain, cold, or pleasure; having p
有知覺的
能感受到疼痛、冷熱等生理狀態的
able to experience physical sensations such as pain, cold, or pleasure; having physical awareness.
Many people now believe that certain intelligent sea animals are feeling beings that deserve legal protection.
現在很多人認為某些聰明的海洋動物是有知覺的生命，應該受到法律保護。
collocation: feeling beings
The question of whether advanced machines could ever become feeling creatures is a common topic in science fiction.
先進的機器是否可能成為有知覺的生物，這個問題是科幻小說常見的主題。
collocation: feeling creatures
Scientists debate at what stage a human embryo becomes a feeling organism capable of sensing pain.
科學家們爭論人類胚胎在什麼階段會成為能夠感知疼痛的有知覺體。
Animal rights groups argue that fish are feeling beings that can suffer when caught on a hook.
動物權利組織認為魚類是有知覺的生物，上鉤時會感到痛苦。
- feeling being
- feeling creature
- feeling organism
- insentient
not able to feel physical sensations
文法句型
feeling + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used attributively (before a noun) in formal or philosophical contexts. Often paired with nouns like 'being', 'creature', or 'organism'. Not used in everyday conversation.
2. having strong emotions and being easily affected by emotional situations or the
易動情的
情感豐富且容易受情境影響的
having strong emotions and being easily affected by emotional situations or the suffering of others.
Piotr was such a feeling child that he would cry at every sad story he heard in class.
Piotr 是個非常易動情的孩子，在課堂上聽到任何悲傷的故事都會哭。
collocation: feeling child/person
Ravindra's feeling nature made him an especially kind and understanding doctor for his young patients.
Ravindra 感性的一面使他成為一位特別善良且體貼的兒童醫生。
collocation: feeling nature
Fatima's feeling heart could not turn away any stray animal that appeared at her garden gate.
Fatima 那顆易感的心無法拒絕任何出現在她家花園門口的流浪動物。
attributive: feeling heart — literary register
The nurse admired how the feeling young teacher comforted the upset children after the fire drill.
護士很欣賞那位易動情的年輕老師在火災演習後安撫受驚孩子們的方式。
- feeling person
- feeling nature
- feeling heart
文法句型
a feeling person
用法筆記
Somewhat dated or literary in modern English. More common in written narratives than in everyday speech. A 'feeling person' is someone who experiences emotions deeply. Overlaps with 'sensitive' but implies stronger emotional response.
3. showing strong and sincere emotion; experienced or expressed with deep emotional
深切的；深情
情感強烈且真誠的
showing strong and sincere emotion; experienced or expressed with deep emotional intensity.
Eitan delivered a deeply feeling speech at his mother's funeral that moved everyone in the room to tears.
Eitan 在母親的葬禮上發表了一篇深情的悼詞，感動了在場每一個人。
adverb + feeling: deeply feeling speech
Wren wrote a feeling letter of gratitude to all the people who had supported her through her illness.
Wren 寫了一封深切的感謝信，給所有在她生病期間支持她的人。
collocation: feeling letter
The old man gave his grandson a feeling look that expressed more love than any words ever could.
老先生給了孫子一個深情的眼神，比任何言語都更能表達他的愛。
collocation: feeling look
Tariq's feeling farewell to his teammates moved even the toughest players to tears.
Tariq 向隊友深情告別，連最強悍的球員也不禁落淚。
- feeling speech
- feeling letter
- feeling look
- deeply feeling
- heartfelt
more common in modern English; especially for apologies, thanks, condolences
- sincere
focuses on honesty rather than emotional intensity
- passionate
stronger and more energetic; feeling is gentler
- half-hearted
lacking sincere emotion or effort
文法句型
feeling + noun
用法筆記
Almost always attributive (before a noun). Common collocates: 'feeling speech', 'feeling letter', 'feeling look', 'feeling tribute'. Often modified by 'deeply' to strengthen the meaning. Can sound literary or old-fashioned.
4. communicating emotional depth and sensitivity through words, actions, or artisti
富情感的
透過言行或作品流露濃厚情感的
communicating emotional depth and sensitivity through words, actions, or artistic expression; full of emotional quality.
The painter's feeling brushstrokes revealed the sadness and loneliness she had felt while creating the work.
那位畫家富情感的筆觸，展現了她在創作時所感受到的悲傷與孤獨。
collocation: feeling brushstrokes
Amihan's feeling performance in the final scene of the play left every single person in the audience deeply moved.
Amihan 在話劇最後一幕中富情感的演出，深深打動了現場每一位觀眾。
collocation: feeling performance
The writer used feeling language to describe the war, making readers feel the fear and hope of the soldiers.
那位作家以富情感的語言描寫戰爭，讓讀者感受到士兵們的恐懼與希望。
collocation: feeling language
The musician's feeling rendition of the folk song filled the hall with such warmth that nobody wanted to leave.
那位音樂家富情感地演繹了那首民謠，廳內充滿溫暖，沒有人想離開。
collocation: feeling rendition
- feeling performance
- feeling brushstrokes
- feeling language
- feeling expression
- expressive
focuses on the ability to show emotion; feeling implies the emotion is genuinely felt
- emotional
broader and more direct; feeling is more delicate and artistic
- moving
focuses on effect on the audience rather than the quality of the work itself
文法句型
feeling + noun
be + feeling
用法筆記
Used in artistic and literary criticism to describe works or performances that successfully communicate emotion. Not common in everyday speech. Overlaps with 'expressive' but 'feeling' suggests the emotion is genuine rather than skilfully displayed.
同根字
常見搭配
介系詞搭配
- feeling about
- feeling of
- feeling towards
- feeling for
- feeling in