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reassure

UK //ˌriːəˈʃʊə(r)//US //ˌriːəˈʃʊr//

词源

源自法语 'rassurer'(使安心),由 're-'(再次)和 'assurer'(保证)组成,最早可追溯至拉丁语 'securus'(安全的)。

verb

❶ 通过言语或行动消除某人的疑虑或恐惧,使其感到安心或放心。常用于安慰他人或提供心理支持的情境。

“The doctor reassured her that the surgery was routine and safe.”

(医生向她保证手术是常规且安全的。)

“He reassured his parents by calling them every day during his trip.”

(他在旅行期间每天给父母打电话,让他们放心。)

同义词:comfort, console, soothe

常见短语

reassure someone about something — 就某事向某人提供保证,使其不再担忧或疑虑。

“The manager reassured the team about the project deadline.”

(经理向团队保证项目截止日期没有问题。)