emotional
UK/ɪ'məʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l/US/i'mәuʃәnәl/
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
Relating to emotions or feelings.
情感的；情绪的。
adj.
Easily affected by or showing strong feelings.
情绪化的；易激动的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedemotionout of, former
+
-almove
=emotional
emotion + -al (relating to) = 'relating to emotion.' Two shades: neutral (emotional support, emotional intelligence) and a slightly negative one (too emotional = letting feelings take over).
Common Collocations
- 1.emotional support情感支持
- 2.emotional intelligence情商
- 3.get emotional变得激动
- 4.emotional response情绪反应
Example Sentences
- 1.
She needed emotional support after the difficult diagnosis.
- 2.
He got very emotional during his farewell speech.