英语词汇“comfort”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

单词

comfort

例句

noun | verb

comfortcomfort1 /ˈkʌmfɚt/ noun 1 a feeling of being relaxed► comfort

the feeling of being physically relaxed and satisfied, for example because you have a nice soft chair, or the temperature is not too hot or cold:

It was nice to rest in comfort at the hotel after traveling all day.

Grandma sat on the porch, enjoying the comfort of a rocking chair.

► ease

a feeling of being relaxed, especially in a situation in which people might feel a little nervous:

The teacher tried to make the new students feel at ease.

► well-being

a feeling of being comfortable, healthy, and happy:

A good safe home is important for the child's sense of well-being.

► relaxation AWL

things that you do to make yourself feel relaxed in your mind and body:

At the end of the yoga class, we have five minutes for relaxation.

➔ see luxury2 something that makes you feel calmer or happier► comfort

something that helps you feel less upset or worried:

Her religion has been a source of great comfort over the years.

► consolation

something that makes you feel less sad or disappointed, when what you wanted did not happen:

He lost the game but took some consolation in knowing he had done his best.

► reassurance

something that helps you feel calmer and less worried about something:

The doctor gave the patient reassurance that everything would be fine.

noun | verb

comfortcomfort2 /ˈkʌmfɚt/ verb ► comfort

to make someone feel less worried or unhappy:

She put her arms around her crying child, to comfort her.

► make someone feel better

to make someone feel happier or less upset:

Why don’t you tell me what’s wrong? It might make you feel better.

► console

to help someone feel less sad or disappointed:

She tried to console him by reminding him that no one had done well on the test.

► reassure

to make someone feel less worried or frightened about something:

The doctor tried to reassure us that Mom would be okay.

► soothe

to make someone calmer when he or she is worried, angry, or upset:

Rocking the baby in your arms will help to soothe her.

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