pull, tug, etc. at the heartstrings

Related to word: heartstrings

Pharse

Definition

  1. To evoke strong feelings of love or sympathy; to deeply affect someone emotionally.

    觸動心弦

    • The plot of this movie is very touching and is sure to pull at the heartstrings of the audience.

      這部電影的情節非常感人,肯定會觸動觀眾的心弦。

    • Hearing the story of that orphan, I couldn't help but feel sad; it really tugged at my heartstrings.

      聽到那個孤兒的故事,我忍不住感到悲傷;它真的觸動了我的心弦。

    • The lyrics of this song are so well written that they always pull at my heartstrings every time I listen to it.

      這首歌的歌詞寫得非常好,每次聽都會觸動我的心弦。