touching
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈʌtʃɪŋ] /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈʌtʃɪŋ] /ˈtə-chiŋ/ (ame, mw)
touching — 形容詞
- touchingpositive
- more touchingcomparative
- most touchingsuperlative
1. describes something that stirs gentle feelings such as sympathy or tenderness in
感人的
令人產生同情或溫柔情感的
describes something that stirs gentle feelings such as sympathy or tenderness inside you — for example, a farewell letter, a child's thank-you note, or a reunion scene at an airport.
The photograph of Faisal's grandparents was so touching his mother kept it on her desk.
法賽爾祖父母的舊照片非常感人，他母親一直把它放在書桌上。
collocation: touching photograph / touching moment
A touching letter from the children thanked the nurses for their kindness during their stay.
孩子們寫了一封感人的信，感謝護理人員在住院期間的關懷。
The touching film shows a young girl who befriends a stray dog at a park.
這部感人的電影描述一個小女孩在公園裡和一隻流浪狗成為朋友。
Ayana sang for her father, and the touching moment made everyone cry.
小綾為父親唱歌，那感人的一刻讓大家都哭了。
Sven wrote a touching speech about how his mentor shaped his career and his life.
斯文寫了一篇感人的演講，談論導師如何塑造了他的職業生涯與人生。
- moving
more common and less formal; works in the same contexts but feels more natural in everyday speech
- poignant
stronger emphasis on sadness and a bittersweet quality; more typical of literary or reflective writing
- affecting
more formal and somewhat literary; used for art, performances, or experiences that leave a lasting emotional impression
- heartwarming
more positive in tone, focusing on happiness and warmth rather than sadness
文法句型
a touching + noun
be + touching
用法筆記
Frequently used of stories, moments, gestures, objects, or words that evoke tender feelings. The focus is on the emotional impact on the observer, not on a quality of the thing itself. More literary and slightly less common in everyday conversation than 'moving'.