a martyred look/expression/air etcespecially British EnglishBrESUFFER an unhappy look or expression that is intended to make other people feel sorry for you 〔为博取他人同情而显现的〕可怜的神色/表情/神态等 He did not reply, but got into the car glumly, with a martyred expression. 他没有回答,而是闷闷不乐地上了车,脸上一副可怜兮兮的表情。
a martyred look/expression/air etc• He did not reply, but got into the car glumly, with a martyred air.
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