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consolation
UK /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/US /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
词源
源自拉丁语 'consolatio'，意为安慰或慰藉，由 'con-'（一起）和 'solari'（安慰）组成。
noun
❶ 安慰或慰藉，指在悲伤或失望时给予的支持或安抚，帮助减轻痛苦。
“She found some consolation in knowing that her efforts were appreciated.”
（得知自己的努力得到认可，她感到些许安慰。）
“The kind words from his friends were a great consolation after his loss.”
（朋友们的善意言辞在他失去亲人后给了他极大的安慰。）
同义词:comfort, solace, relief
常见短语
consolation prize — 安慰奖，通常颁发给未获胜的参赛者，以表示鼓励或安慰。
“Even though she didn't win the competition, she received a consolation prize.”
（尽管她没有赢得比赛，但她获得了一个安慰奖。）