| 例句 |
comfort noun
⇨ comfort (shoes designed for comfort) ⇨ relief (offer words of comfort)comfort verb
⇨ reassurecomfort noun comfort ♦︎ easeThese are both words for the state of being relaxed and free from pain or worry. 这两个词均表示舒适、安逸。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆comparative / relative comfort / ease◆a life of comfort / ease■ comfort [uncountable] the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need 舒服；安逸；舒适◆These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance.这些网球鞋的设计穿起来舒服，有利于发挥。◆With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home.有了DVD，你就可以在自己家里舒舒服服地观看最新的电影。◆The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service.这家旅馆提供高标准的舒适享受和优质服务。◆They had enough money to live in comfort in their old age.他们有足够的钱舒舒服服地安度晚年。■ ease [uncountable] (rather formal, especially written) the state of feeling relaxed or comfortable without worries, problems or pain 舒适；安逸；自在◆In his retirement he lived a life of ease.他退休后过着悠闲舒适的生活。 relief noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ sympathy 另见sympathy条relief ♦︎ comfort ♦︎ reassurance ♦︎ consolationThese are all words for the feeling of being less unhappy, or the person or thing that makes you less unhappy. 这些词均表示安慰、慰藉、宽慰，或令人感到安慰的人或事物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a relief / comfort / consolation to sb◆relief / comfort / reassurance / consolation in sth◆the comfort / reassurance / consolation that...◆(a) great relief / comfort / reassurance / consolation◆to seek / find / bring / offer (sb) relief / comfort / reassurance / consolation◆to give sb comfort / reassurance◆to take comfort / consolation◆It's a relief / comfort / consolation to know / have / be, etc....■ relief [uncountable, singular] the feeling of happiness that you have when sth unpleasant stops or does not happen; the act of removing or reducing pain, worry or suffering （不快过后的）宽慰，轻松，解脱；（疼痛、忧虑或痛苦的）减轻，消除，缓和◆We all breathed a sigh of relief when he came back safely.他平安归来后，我们大家都如释重负地松了口气。◆Much to my relief the car was not damaged.令我非常庆幸的是车没有损坏。◆It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it.能和别人谈谈这件事，舒心多了。◆What a relief!可轻松了！◆modern methods of pain relief现代消除疼痛的办法◆the relief of poverty / misery / suffering消除贫穷／不幸／痛苦 see also relieve ⇨ ease , relieved ⇨ glad ■ comfort [uncountable, singular] a feeling of being less unhappy or not suffering or worrying so much; a person or thing that helps you when you are suffering, worried or unhappy 安慰；慰藉；宽慰；令人感到安慰的人（或事物）◆I drew comfort from his words.他的话让我感到安慰。◆I tried to offer a few words of comfort.我试图说上几句安慰的话。◆The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this.整个过程，孩子们一直是我的巨大安慰。◆It's a comfort to know that she is safe.知道她安然无恙令人宽慰。 see also comfort ⇨ reassure verb ■ reassurance /ˌriːəˈʃʊərəns, ˌriːəˈʃɔːrəns; NAmE ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/ [uncountable, countable] the fact of giving advice or help that takes away a person's fears or doubts; something that is said or done to take away a person's fears or doubts （能消除恐惧或疑虑的）肯定，保证；使人安心的话语（或行动）◆Teenagers need love, encouragement and reassurance from their parents.青少年需要父母的爱、鼓励和安慰。◆We have been given reassurances that the water is safe to drink.我们得到保证说这水适合饮用。 see also reassure ⇨ reassure ■ consolation /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] a person or thing that makes you feel better when you are unhappy or disappointed; a feeling of being less worried or unhappy 使感到安慰的人（或事物）；安慰；慰藉◆If it's any consolation, she didn't get the job either.不知道这算不算得上安慰，她也没有得到那份工作。◆When things went wrong, she found consolation in her religious beliefs.遇到不如意的事时，她从她的宗教信仰中寻得安慰。 see also console ⇨ reassure NOTE 辨析 Comfort or consolation?These words can be used in many of the same patterns. 这两个词可用于许多相同的句型◆If it's any comfort / consolation to you...不知道这算不算得上安慰⋯◆It's a great comfort / consolation that...令人极为宽慰的是⋯◆to seek / find / take comfort / consolation寻求／寻得／得到安慰However, there is a slight difference in meaning. You might find consolation after a disappointment, such as losing a competition or not getting a job; you might find comfort in a more serious situation when sth has really made you unhappy or worried. 不过，两词的意思略有不同。consolation指失望后得到的安慰，例如在竞争中失利或未得到工作；comfort指发生更严重的确实令人不快或担心的情况时得到的安慰◆Chocolate is a great comfort food (= it makes you feel better).巧克力是很棒的可以舒缓心情的食品。◆Six runners-up will get a consolation prize of a disposable camera (= a small prize, even though they did not win the competition).没有拿到冠军的六名得奖者将获得一次性相机作为安慰奖。 reassure verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ encourage 1 另见encourage条第1义reassure ♦︎ comfort ♦︎ console ♦︎ put/set sb's mind at restThese words all mean to say or do sth in order to make sb else feel better or less worried about sth. 这些词均表示使安心、使消除忧虑。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to reassure sb / comfort sb / console sb / put / set sb's mind at rest with sth◆to reassure / comfort / console yourself◆to try to reassure sb / comfort sb / console sb / put / set sb's mind at rest◆to do little to / do nothing to / do much to reassure sb / put / set sb's mind at rest◆to be greatly reassured / comforted◆It reassures / comforts / consoles sb to know (that) ...■ reassure /ˌriːəˈʃʊə(r), -ˈʃɔː(r); NAmE ˌriːəˈˈʃʊr/ [transitive] to say or do sth that makes sb less frightened or worried 使安心；使消除忧虑◆They tried to reassure her, but she still felt anxious.他们尽量让她放心，可她还是焦虑不安。◆The doctor reassured him that there was nothing seriously wrong.医生安慰他说，没什么严重的病。 see also reassurance ⇨ relief ▸ reassuring adjective ◆He gave her a reassuring smile.他朝她宽慰地微笑了一下。◆It's reassuring (to know) that we've got the money if necessary.（得知）我们有了应急的钱，就不必担心了。 OPP alarming ⇨ frightening ▸ reassuringly adverb ◆reassuringly normal一切正常，令人宽慰◆She smiled reassuringly.她微微一笑，让人心里踏实。■ comfort [transitive] to make sb who is worried or unhappy feel better by being kind and sympathetic towards them 安慰，抚慰，宽慰（焦虑或难过的人）◆The victim's widow was today being comforted by family and friends.受害人的遗孀今天受到亲友的安慰。◆It comforted her to feel his arms around her.感受到他的拥抱，她得到了一些安慰。 see also comfort ⇨ relief noun ▸ comforting adjective ◆her comforting words她的那些安慰的话◆It's comforting to know that you'll be there.知道你会在那里令人欣慰。▸ comfortingly adverb ◆comfortingly familiar亲切随和■ console /kənˈsəʊl; NAmE kənˈsoʊl/ [transitive] to make sb who is unhappy or disappointed feel better by being kind and sympathetic towards them 安慰，抚慰，慰藉（难过或失望的人）◆Nothing could console him when his wife died.他丧妻之痛无法宽解。◆You can console yourself with the thought that you did your best.你可以安慰自己的是你已经尽了最大努力。 see also consolation ⇨ relief ▸ inconsolable /ˌɪnkənˈsəʊləbl; NAmE ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbl/ adjective ◆His widow, Jane, was inconsolable (= she was unable to be comforted).他的遗孀简悲痛欲绝。NOTE 辨析 Comfort or console?Both verbs can be used when sb is unhappy or upset about sth. 这两个动词均可指安慰为某事难过或不安的人◆Her kitten had just died and she was devastated. I didn't know how to comfort / console her.她的小猫刚刚死去，她伤心极了。我不知道该怎么安慰她。You can also comfort sb who is worried or frightened, especially by putting your arm around them, giving them a hug, holding their hand, etc. * comfort还可指安慰担心或受惊吓的人，尤其是通过搂一搂、抱一抱或握着他们的手等举动◆Her child had a nightmare and she took him into her bed to comfort him.她的孩子做了噩梦，她把他放到她的床上安慰他。You can console sb who is disappointed, especially by saying sth that might help them see that the situation is not as bad as they think. * console可指安慰感到失望的人，尤其是宽慰他们说情况并非像他们认为的那么糟糕◆'Never mind,' she said, in an attempt to console him, 'You can always enter the competition again next year.'“没关系，”她试图安慰他，说道，“你总还可以明年再参赛。” ■ put sb's ˈmind at rest■ set sb's ˈmind at rest idiom (putting, put, put; setting, set, set)to do or say sth to make sb stop worrying about sth 安慰；宽解；使宽心◆I know you're worried about Steve, but let me put your mind at rest. He's absolutely fine.我知道你担心史蒂夫，不过你放心吧，他一点儿事儿也没有。 |