plaintive

adj. /ˈpleɪntɪv/ C2

哀伤的；凄凉的

Sounding sad, mournful, and sorrowful.

仙境例句

The Mouse gave a plaintive little cry whenever anyone said the word cat.

只要有人说出“猫”这个字，老鼠就发出一声哀怨的小叫声。