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reassuringly

UK //ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋli//US //ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋli//

词源

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。

adverb

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。)

同义词:comfortingly, soothingly, encouragingly

常见短语

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。”)