
好词典

源自reassure(动词,意为‘使安心’)+ -ing(现在分词后缀)+ -ly(副词后缀),最早记录于18世纪。
❶ 以令人安心的方式,指通过言行让人感到放心、消除疑虑,常用于描述让人感到安全或可靠的情况。
“The doctor smiled reassuringly as she explained the test results.”
(医生解释检查结果时露出安心的微笑。)
“He patted my shoulder reassuringly when I felt nervous.”
(当我紧张时,他令人安心地拍了拍我的肩膀。)
say reassuringly — 用安抚的语气说话,通常用于缓解他人焦虑或不确定感的情景。
“"Don't worry," she said reassuringly, "the procedure is completely safe."”
(“别担心,”她安抚地说,“这个手术非常安全。”)