sensibility /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/ noun plural sensibilities
plural sensibilities
Learner's definition of SENSIBILITY
formal
1
[count] : the kinds of feelings that you have when you hear, see, read, or think about something感觉；感受 -
The speaker gave no thought to the sensibilities of his audience. [=the speaker did not worry about how his audience would feel about what he said]这个演讲人不考虑听众的感受。
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We don't want to offend the viewers' sensibilities. [=we don't want to upset the people who watch this]我们不想让观看者感到不舒服。
2
[count] : the kinds of feelings that a certain type of person tends to have情结；某种感情倾向 -
This movie appeals to people with a feminist sensibility. [=this movie appeals to feminists]这部电影对具有女权主义情结的人有吸引力。
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The cartoon seems out of line with modern sensibilities. [=the cartoon seems strange or offensive to modern people]这部卡通片似乎与那些具有现代情怀的人不合拍。
3
: the ability to feel and understand emotions感知力；感受力 [count]
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