plaintively
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/ˈpleɪntɪvli/
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/ˈpleɪntɪvli/
Expressing sadness or complaint in a gentle way
‘What about me?’ she asked plaintively, hoping someone would notice her sadness.
「我呢?」她哀怨地問,希望有人能注意到她的悲傷。