feelings
feelings — 名詞
1. the ability of your skin to tell you when something is touching it, or whether s
觸覺
皮膚感受觸碰的能力
the ability of your skin to tell you when something is touching it, or whether something is hot, cold, rough, or smooth.
After sitting on his foot for an hour, Kenji had no feelings in his toes.
健司的腳坐了一個小時後，腳趾完全沒有觸覺。
no feelings + in + body part
The doctor checked the feelings in Amara's fingertips with a small brush.
醫生用一把小刷子檢查 Amara 指尖的觸覺。
Cold winter air can reduce the feelings in your ears and nose.
冬天的冷空氣會降低耳朵和鼻子的觸覺。
As the anesthetic wore off, normal feelings slowly returned to Omar's leg.
麻藥消退後，Omar 的腿慢慢恢復了正常的觸覺。
- numbness
the lack of any physical sensation
文法句型
feelings + in + body part
lose/regain feelings + in + body part
用法筆記
Frequently used in the plural when referring to specific locations on the body. Often paired with verbs like 'lose', 'regain', or 'have'.
常見錯誤
2. a physical experience that your body is aware of, such as pain, heat, cold, or p
身體感覺
身體感受到的痛、冷、熱等
a physical experience that your body is aware of, such as pain, heat, cold, or pressure — for example, a burning feeling in your chest or a prickling feeling on your skin.
After the long hike, Fatima had aching feelings in her legs and back.
長途健行之後，Fatima 的腿和背部有痠痛的感覺。
aching feelings + in + body part
The warm feelings of the sun on his skin made Henry feel relaxed.
陽光照在 Henry 皮膚上的溫暖感覺讓他很放鬆。
Sofia described the strange tickling feelings in her throat before she started coughing.
Sofia 在開始咳嗽之前，描述了喉嚨裡奇怪的發癢感覺。
People with fever often experience hot and cold feelings that come and go.
發燒的人經常會經歷一陣冷一陣熱的感覺。
文法句型
feelings + of + physical state
adjective + feelings + in + body part
用法筆記
Often paired with an adjective describing the type of sensation (aching, burning, prickling, warm). The plural form is used when referring to repeated or varied sensations.
常見錯誤
3. an emotional state that a person experiences, such as happiness, sadness, anger,
感情；情緒
喜怒哀樂等心理反應
an emotional state that a person experiences, such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, or love — the inner reactions that shape how you feel about people, events, or situations.
Mei has strong feelings about protecting the natural environment.
Mei 對於保護自然環境有很強烈的感情。
strong feelings + about + topic
After the movie, Ananya had mixed feelings about the surprising ending.
看完電影後，Ananya 對那個出人意料的結局心情很複雜。
The children's feelings of excitement grew as they approached the amusement park.
孩子們接近遊樂園時，興奮的情緒越來越強烈。
Theo tried to hide his feelings when his team lost the final match.
Theo 的隊伍輸掉決賽時，他試圖隱藏自己的情緒。
Deepak's feelings for Elena had grown stronger during the summer trip to the beach.
Deepak 對 Elena 的感情在夏日海灘之旅後變得更加深厚。
- emotions
more neutral and scientific; feelings are the subjective experience of emotions
- sentiments
more formal; often refers to opinions tinged with emotion
- indifference
lack of any emotional response
文法句型
feelings + of + emotion
have + adjective + feelings + about
feelings + for + someone
用法筆記
Nearly always used in the plural when referring to emotions. The singular 'feeling' is reserved for physical sensations or vague impressions. Common verbs: 'have', 'express', 'hide', 'share', 'hurt'.
常見錯誤
4. the part of your character that can be easily hurt or upset by what others say o
感受力
在意他人看法而易受傷的特質
the part of your character that can be easily hurt or upset by what others say or do; emotional sensitivity that makes you care about being treated with kindness and respect.
Wei did not want to hurt his sister's feelings by telling her the truth.
Wei 不想說實話傷害妹妹的感情。
hurt + someone's + feelings
The teacher was careful not to hurt the students' feelings when giving feedback.
老師在給予回饋時很小心，以免傷害學生的感受力。
Although they argued, there were no hard feelings between Ingrid and Omar afterwards.
雖然他們爭論過，但 Ingrid 和 Omar 之間沒有留下任何芥蒂。
Nalini tried to spare Kofi's feelings by not mentioning the mistake he made.
Nalini 刻意不提 Kofi 犯的錯，以免傷到他的感受。
- sensitivity
broader; can be physical or emotional
- pride
overlaps with dignity; focuses on self-respect
- toughness
emotional resilience; the opposite of being easily hurt
文法句型
hurt + someone's + feelings
spare + someone's + feelings
no hard feelings
用法筆記
Describes emotional vulnerability, not specific emotions. Common in fixed expressions: 'hurt someone's feelings', 'spare someone's feelings', 'no hard feelings'. Subject is usually a person; 'feelings' belongs grammatically to the person affected.
常見錯誤
5. a general sense of being conscious or aware of yourself and your surroundings, w
知覺
對自身存在的整體意識
a general sense of being conscious or aware of yourself and your surroundings, without focusing on any specific thought, emotion, or physical sensation.
Meditation helped Jiro develop a calm feeling of being present in the moment.
冥想幫助 Jiro 培養了一種平靜地活在當下的知覺。
The general feeling of unease in the room made everyone speak in whispers.
房間裡籠罩著一股不安的氣氛，每個人都低聲說話。
general feeling + of + state
After the shock, Amara experienced a strange feeling that she was watching herself from far away.
驚嚇過後，Amara 經歷了一種彷彿從遠處看著自己的奇怪感覺。
- consciousness
more clinical; refers to the state of being awake and aware
- awareness
broader; can be about external or internal states
- unconsciousness
complete lack of awareness
文法句型
a feeling + of + state
general feeling + of
用法筆記
Used in the singular in this sense. Often paired with 'of' followed by an abstract noun (feeling of unease, feeling of detachment). Common in psychological or philosophical contexts.
6. a belief or idea that something is true or exists, even though you cannot explai
預感；直覺
說不清原因的隱約認知
a belief or idea that something is true or exists, even though you cannot explain exactly why you think so — an impression that your mind forms without full evidence.
Elena had a strong feeling that someone was watching her from the window.
Elena 有一種強烈的預感，覺得有人在窗戶後面看著她。
had a feeling + that-clause
I got the feeling that our guests were not enjoying the party very much.
我有一種感覺，我們的客人並沒有很享受這場派對。
The detective had a sinking feeling that he had missed an important clue at the crime scene.
那名偵探有種不祥的預感，覺得自己錯過了現場一個重要的線索。
Wei had the distinct feeling that the manager was hiding something from the team.
Wei 明顯感覺到經理對團隊隱瞞了某些事情。
- impression
slightly more formal; based on observed details
- hunch
informal; a guess based on intuition
- intuition
knowing without conscious reasoning
- certainty
full confidence based on evidence
文法句型
have a feeling + (that-clause)
a feeling + of + noun
用法筆記
This sense is almost always in the singular ('a feeling that...'). Use 'feelings' only when the impression relates to multiple people or repeated instances. Typically followed by a that-clause or 'of + noun'.
常見錯誤
7. a personal opinion or belief that is based more on emotion than on careful reaso
看法；意見
基於情感的個人立場
a personal opinion or belief that is based more on emotion than on careful reasoning — how you feel about a topic rather than what you think about it logically.
The committee members shared their feelings about the proposed new policy.
委員會成員分享了他們對新政策草案的看法。
share + feelings + about
Sofia has strong feelings on the issue of animal testing in laboratories.
Sofia 對於實驗室進行動物測試的議題有強烈的意見。
strong feelings + on + topic
Feelings in the village ran high after the factory announced it was closing down.
工廠宣布關閉之後，村民的情緒十分激動。
Nalini expressed her feelings about the new school rules during the meeting.
Nalini 在會議上表達了她對新校規的看法。
- objectivity
judgment based on facts rather than emotions
文法句型
feelings + about + topic
have + strong feelings + on
share + someone's + feelings
用法筆記
The plural is preferred when referring to personal stances or attitudes. 'Feelings' in this sense implies the opinion is emotionally charged, whereas 'view' or 'opinion' suggests a more rational position. Common with 'strong' or 'mixed'.
常見錯誤
8. the ability to understand, enjoy, and respond to beauty in art, music, nature, o
鑑賞力
對藝術或美感的理解能力
the ability to understand, enjoy, and respond to beauty in art, music, nature, or design — an inner sense of what looks, sounds, or feels aesthetically right.
Diego has a natural feeling for color and composition in his paintings.
Diego 對畫作的色彩與構圖有著天生的鑑賞力。
a feeling for + art form
The architect designed the building with a feeling of balance and harmony throughout.
那位建築師以和諧平衡的感覺來設計整棟建築物。
Good jazz musicians play with a feeling for rhythm that cannot be taught from a book.
優秀的爵士樂手演奏時對節奏的感覺是書本無法教授的。
The garden had a peaceful feeling that made visitors want to sit and stay for hours.
這座花園給人一種寧靜的感覺，讓訪客想坐下來待上好幾個小時。
- sensibility
more formal; cultivated capacity for aesthetic response
- appreciation
recognition of value, not necessarily innate
- taste
personal preference refined by experience
文法句型
a feeling + for + art/music/literature
feeling + of + quality
用法筆記
In this sense, 'feeling' (singular) is the standard form. The plural 'feelings' is rare. 'A feeling for [art/music/design]' describes natural talent or cultivated sensitivity. 'A feeling of [quality]' describes the character of a work or space.
常見錯誤
9. the particular mood or character that a place, situation, or thing creates in th
氣氛；氛圍
地方或情境給人的整體印象
the particular mood or character that a place, situation, or thing creates in the people who experience it — the quality that makes a room feel cozy, a city feel exciting, or a ceremony feel solemn.
The old bookstore had a cozy feeling that made customers want to browse for hours.
那間老書店有種舒適的氣氛，讓顧客想逛上好幾個小時。
adjective + feeling + that-clause (describing place)
There was a strange feeling about the empty house at the end of the street.
街道盡頭那棟空房子給人一種奇怪的感覺。
The restaurant tried to create a romantic feeling with soft lighting and slow music.
那間餐廳嘗試用柔和的燈光和緩慢的音樂來營造浪漫的氣氛。
Kofi loved the lively feeling of the night market with its bright lights and busy crowds.
Kofi 很喜歡夜市那種熱鬧的感覺——明亮的燈光和擁擠的人群。
- atmosphere
more neutral; can be positive or negative
- mood
focuses on emotional tone rather than physical character
- vibe
informal; contemporary way to say atmosphere
文法句型
a/the feeling + of + noun
adjective + feeling + about + place
用法筆記
Typically singular ('a feeling of...', 'the feeling of...'). The plural 'feelings' is sometimes used when comparing multiple atmospheres. Common adjectives: 'cozy', 'strange', 'romantic', 'lively', 'peaceful', 'tense'.
feelings — 形容詞
1. able to experience physical sensations and emotions; having the capacity to feel
有知覺的
有能力感受與感知的
able to experience physical sensations and emotions; having the capacity to feel pain, pleasure, and other experiences — describing humans, animals, or beings that are aware of their own existence.
The question of whether machines could become feeling beings is debated by scientists.
機器是否可能成為有知覺的生命體，這個問題在科學界引發辯論。
Every feeling creature deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.
每一個有知覺的生物都應該受到善待與尊重。
The novel tells the story of a feeling robot who learns to understand human emotions.
這部小說講述了一個有知覺的機器人學習理解人類情感的故事。
- insentient
lacking the capacity to feel anything
文法句型
feeling + noun (living being)
用法筆記
Used attributively before nouns referring to living beings. More philosophical than everyday language. Distinguish from sense 2 (emotionally sensitive) which describes personality, not capacity.
2. reacting strongly to emotional situations; easily moved to sadness, sympathy, or
敏感的；多情的
容易受情緒影響的
reacting strongly to emotional situations; easily moved to sadness, sympathy, or affection — describing a person whose emotions are close to the surface.
Mei was a very feeling child who cried at sad scenes in every movie.
Mei 是個非常敏感的孩子，看電影時每次出現悲傷場景都會哭。
People describe Amara as a feeling person who truly cares about her friends.
大家都說 Amara 是個多情的人，真心關懷朋友的困難。
feeling + noun (person)
The actors gave a feeling performance that brought many audience members to tears.
演員們充滿情感的演出讓許多觀眾感動落淚。
- sensitive
more common; can be negative (easily offended) or positive
- emotional
stronger; can imply lack of control
- compassionate
focuses on sympathy for others
文法句型
feeling + about + noun
be + feeling + today
用法筆記
Less common in modern everyday speech than synonyms like 'sensitive' or 'emotional'. May sound slightly old-fashioned. Often used to describe someone as warm-hearted and compassionate.
常見錯誤
3. showing strong emotion that is genuinely experienced; sincere and deeply felt —
衷心的；真摯的
發自內心的情感表達
showing strong emotion that is genuinely experienced; sincere and deeply felt — describing words, gestures, or performances that come from the heart.
The bride's father gave a feeling speech that made everyone at the wedding cry.
新娘的父親發表了一段真摯的致詞，讓婚禮上的每個人都哭了。
Amara wrote a feeling letter of thanks to the nurse who had cared for her mother.
Amara 寫了一封由衷的感謝信給照顧她母親的護理師。
feeling + noun (written expression)
The audience applauded the musician's feeling performance of the classical piece.
觀眾為那位音樂家真情流露的古典樂演奏鼓掌。
- insincere
pretending to feel something you do not
文法句型
feeling + noun (expression of emotion)
用法筆記
Used before nouns like 'speech', 'letter', 'performance', 'tribute', 'apology'. More formal than 'heartfelt' which is the everyday equivalent. Can sound literary or old-fashioned in casual speech.
常見錯誤
4. showing or communicating emotion in a powerful and noticeable way — describing a
富情感的
充分表現情感的
showing or communicating emotion in a powerful and noticeable way — describing art, music, writing, or facial expressions that clearly convey the feelings behind them.
The poet used feeling language to describe the pain of losing a loved one.
詩人以富情感的語言來描述失去摯愛的痛苦。
Nalini's feeling portrayal of the character won her the best actress award.
Nalini 對該角色富有情感的詮釋為她贏得了最佳女主角獎。
feeling + noun (performance/portrayal)
The sculpture captured the mother's love in every feeling line of the marble figure.
那座雕像在大理石的每一條線條中都表現出母親的愛。
- expressive
more common; focuses on the act of conveying emotion
- moving
emphasizes the effect on the audience
- passionate
stronger; implies intense emotion
- flat
lacking emotional expression or impact
文法句型
feeling + noun (art, gesture, expression)
用法筆記
Describes works of art or expressions that successfully transmit strong emotion. Overlaps with sense 3 but applies to artistic creations rather than personal statements. 'Expressive' is the more common modern synonym.