1610s, "closely attentive," perhaps from obsolete wistly "intently" (c. 1500), of uncertain origin. Perhaps formed on the model of wishful. Middle English wistful meant "bountiful, well-supplied," from Old English wist "provisions." The meaning of "longingly pensive, musing" is by 1714. Related: Wistfully; wistfulness.
实用例句
1. In old age the two men wrote each other wistful letters.
这两个人晚年时互通信函，诉说怀旧感伤之情。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He has a wistful look.
他神情沮丧。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The statue has a gentleness, an ambience, a wistful elegance.
那尊雕像具有一种柔和 、 一种独特格调 、 一种忧郁沉思的雅致.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. I'm not sad about it. Maybe a little wistful , I guess.
对这我不感到悲哀, 也许有一点怅惘.
来自英汉文学 - 廊桥遗梦
5. I can't help feeling slightly wistful about the perks I'm giving up.
