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consolations

UK //ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃənz//US //ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃənz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'consolatio',意为安慰或慰藉,通过古法语 'consolation' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指在悲伤或失望时给予的安慰或慰藉,通常是某种能让人感觉好一些的事物或话语。

“The kind words from her friends were great consolations after the loss.”

(朋友们温暖的话语在她失去亲人后给了她极大的安慰。)

“Small consolations like a cup of tea can make a bad day better.”

(像一杯茶这样的小慰藉可以让糟糕的一天变得好一些。)

同义词:comfort, solace, relief, support, encouragement

常见短语

consolation prize — 指在比赛中未能获胜时给予的安慰奖,通常是为了鼓励参与者。

“Even though she didn't win, she received a consolation prize for her effort.”

(尽管她没有获胜,但她的努力得到了一个安慰奖。)