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comforted

UK //ˈkʌm.fə.tɪd//US //ˈkʌm.fɚ.t̬ɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'comforten',来自古法语 'conforter',最终源于拉丁语 'confortare',意为'加强'或'安慰'。

verb

❶ 指通过言语或行动减轻他人的痛苦、悲伤或不安,使其感到安心或放松。

“She comforted her crying child with a warm hug.”

(她用一个温暖的拥抱安慰她哭泣的孩子。)

“His kind words comforted me during the difficult time.”

(他善意的话语在我困难时期给了我安慰。)

同义词:soothed, consoled, reassured, calmed, cheered

常见短语

comforted by — 因某事而感到安慰或安心,通常指某种想法、行为或情况带来了慰藉。

“She was comforted by the sound of rain outside.”

(外面的雨声让她感到安慰。)