sensibility
UK [ˌsent.sɪ'bɪl.ɪ.ti] US [-sə'bɪl.ə.tˌi] noun
uncountable
■an understanding of or ability to decide about what is good or valuable, especially in connection with artistic or social activities （尤指艺术或社会活动方面的）鉴赏力，感受能力•literary/musical/artistic/theatrical/aesthetic sensibility文学／音乐／艺术／戏剧／美学鉴赏力 •The author has applied a modern sensibility (= way of understanding things) to the social ideals of an earlier age.作者对较早期的社会理想采用了一种现代的理解方法。 sensibilities [plural]
■feelings 感情•In a multicultural society we need to show respect for the sensibilities of others.在多元文化的社会中，我们需要尊重他人的感情。 |