
好词典

源自希腊语 'sympathetikos',由 'sym-'(一起)和 'pathos'(感受)组成,意为‘共同感受’或‘有共鸣’。
❶ 表示对他人的困难或不幸感到同情和理解,愿意提供帮助或支持。
“She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.”
(当我向她倾诉我的问题时,她非常同情。)
“He gave me a sympathetic look when I failed the exam.”
(当我考试不及格时,他给了我一个同情的眼神。)
❶ 表示赞同或支持某种观点、行为或想法。
“The government is sympathetic to the idea of tax reform.”
(政府对税收改革的提议表示支持。)
“She is sympathetic to environmental causes.”
(她支持环保事业。)
sympathetic ear — 指愿意倾听他人问题并提供情感支持的人。
“She always lends a sympathetic ear when I need to talk.”
(当我需要倾诉时,她总是愿意倾听并提供支持。)