emotion
Meaning: A strong feeling such as joy, anger, sadness, fear, or love
'Emotion' refers to a strong feeling such as joy, anger, sadness, fear, or love that arises from circumstances, mood, or relationships. Emotions are complex psychological states that influence behaviour and decision-making. The word is often contrasted with logic or reason, and is central to discussions of mental health and human experience.
Examples
- She struggled to hide her emotions during the farewell speech. 她在告别演讲中努力隐藏自己的情绪。Ella luchó por ocultar sus emociones durante el discurso de despedida.彼女は送別のスピーチ中、感情を隠すのに苦労しました。그녀는 송별 연설 중에 감정을 숨기느라 힘들어했습니다.
- Music has the power to evoke deep emotions in listeners. 音乐有唤起听众深层情感的力量。La música tiene el poder de evocar emociones profundas en los oyentes.音楽には聴く人の心に深い感情を呼び起こす力があります。음악에는 듣는 이의 마음속에 깊은 감정을 불러일으키는 힘이 있습니다.
- He made the decision based on emotion rather than logic. 他基于情感而非逻辑做出了这个决定。Él tomó la decisión basándose en la emoción en lugar de la lógica.彼は論理ではなく感情に基づいてその決定を下しました。그는 논리가 아닌 감정에 근거하여 그 결정을 내렸습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'émotion', from 'émouvoir' (to stir up), from Latin 'emovēre' meaning 'to move out', from 'e-' (out) and 'movēre' (to move). Originally meant a public disturbance; the feelings sense came later.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
From Latin 'emovere' meaning 'to move out' or 'to stir up' (from 'e-' meaning 'out' and 'movere' meaning 'to move'). This etymology reflects the physical sensation of being 'moved' by feelings, which is why we still say emotions can be 'stirring' or 'moving.'
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