tug at somebody's heartstrings
US /tʌɡ æt ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈhɑːrt.strɪŋz/
UK /tʌɡ æt ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈhɑːrt.strɪŋz/
1.
触动心弦, 打动人心
to cause strong feelings of love or sympathy in someone
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The story of the lost puppy really tugged at my heartstrings.
那只走失小狗的故事真的触动了我的心弦。
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Her sad eyes always tug at his heartstrings.
她悲伤的眼神总是触动他的心弦。