poignant

英 [ˈpɔɪnjənt]

美 [ˈpɔɪnjənt]

adj. 令人沉痛的; 悲惨的; 酸楚的

GRE TEM8

Collins.1 / BNC.11541 / COCA.9665

牛津词典

adj.

令人沉痛的；悲惨的；酸楚的
having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you feel sad
1. a poignant image/moment/memory, etc.
  悲惨的形象、时刻、回忆等
2. Her face was a poignant reminder of the passing of time.
  她的容颜显示青春已逝，令人感伤。

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 令人痛苦的；辛酸的；惨痛的
Something that ispoignantaffects you deeply and makes you feel sadness or regret.
1. ...a poignant combination of beautiful surroundings and tragic history.
  美丽山水和悲惨历史让人黯然神伤的结合
2. ...a poignant love story...
  辛酸的爱情故事
3. Harry thought the sight of her was inexpressibly poignant.
  哈里觉得看到她有种难以言喻的哀伤。

英英释义

adj

arousing affect
1. the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene
2. poignant grief cannot endure forever
3. his gratitude was simple and touching
Synonym:affectingtouching
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
1. poignant anxiety

双语例句

How many poignant stories, have become a human's famous interpretation of stories of.
有多少凄美的故事，都演绎成了人间的脍炙人口的佳话。
There is no more poignant or painful reminder of how important it is, that we do so.
我们不再需要任何痛苦或悲惨的时间来提醒我们这有多么重要。
It is especially poignant that he died on the day before his wedding.
他在婚礼前一天去世了，这分外令人哀痛。
His lyrics are as acerbic and poignant as they ever have been.
他的歌词一如既往的犀利辛辣。
The significance of every moment you spent at home before you leave becomes really poignant.
当你要离开家的时候，在家中度过的每分每秒，它们的意义都变得格外地强烈。
Halfway through the book, there is a poignant episode in Oslo.
书中描述了奥斯陆发生的一段动人的小插曲。
The fire of him was no longer warm, and the fear of him was no longer poignant.
他的火焰再也不温暖了，对他的畏惧再也不痛苦了。
The history connected with the Taj Mahal is a very poignant one.
与泰姬陵有关的历史很令人心酸。
What a beautifully written poignant love story and fell in love with all the characters ( especially Luke).
小说讲述了一个凄美的爱情故事，我爱上了所有的出场人物（尤其是卢克）。
This astounding and poignant trek, shows proud labourers in five different countries.
这个惊人和沉重的旅程，展示来自五个不同国家民工的骄傲。