pensive /ˈpɛnsɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of PENSIVE
[more pensive; most pensive]
: quietly sad or thoughtful忧愁的；沉思的 -
The child sat by himself, looking pensive.那个孩子独自坐着，显得心事重重。
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a pensive young poet忧郁的年轻诗人
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a pensive mood/expression/sigh忧愁的情绪/表情/叹息
— pensiveness
noun [noncount]