wistfulness
n. 惆怅; 渴望; 思念
Someone who is wistful is rather sad because they want something and know that they cannot have it.
I can't help feeling slightly wistful about the perks I'm giving up...
我不禁对自己将要放弃的津贴感到有点儿不舍。
He has a wistful look.
他神情沮丧。
1. a sadly pensive longing
I sensed her wistfulness when she talked about vacations her relatives took.
她谈起她的亲戚度假时,我觉得她心里酸酸的。
But aides say they detect a bit of wistfulness in his voice.
不过,他的助手们说,他们察觉到布什的语气中有一丝失落感.
THE giants of the mining industry might be forgiven a little wistfulness.
制造业巨头们或许又可见到一丝曙光.
But Ads said aides say they a bit of wistfulness in his voice.
但是他的助手说他们从他的话语中察觉到一丝渴望.