maudlin /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

• 1. 

  ADJ If you describe someone as maudlin, you mean that they are being sad and sentimental in a foolish way, perhaps because of drinking alcohol. 伤感的; 多愁善感的

  例：

  Jimmy turned maudlin after three drinks.

  三杯酒下肚后，吉米伤感起来。

  例：

  ...maudlin self-pity.

  ...自艾自怜。

• 2. 

  ADJ If you describe a song, book, or film as maudlin, you are criticizing it for being very sentimental. (歌曲、书或电影)伤感的; 多愁善感的 [表不满]

  例：

  ...the most maudlin song of all time.

  ...有史以来最多愁善感的歌曲。