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plaintive

/ˈpleɪntɪv/ American
  • adj. 悲伤的, 哀怨的
Definition
  • adj. sounding sad, especially in a gentle, mournful way
Example
The plaintive cry of the puppy echoed through the empty house.
小狗哀怨的叫声在空荡荡的房子里回响。