comfort

• 身体上的舒适、免受痛苦或限制的状态，也指心灵上的安慰与安心。

A noun referring to a state of physical ease, freedom from pain or constraint, or a feeling of consolation and reassurance.

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1. B1formal

   A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

   身体舒适

   • The chair is designed for maximum comfort.
   • She found comfort in the soft, warm blanket.
   • The hotel room offered every modern comfort.

   同义词easerelaxationreliefreposerestfulnesswellbeing

   反义词agonydiscomfortdistresspainsuffering

2. Emotional supportB1formal

   Consolation for grief or anxiety; a feeling of relief or encouragement.

   安慰

   • He took comfort in his friends' kind words.
   • Her presence was a great comfort to the family.
   • The letter brought him some comfort during a difficult time.

   同义词consolationencouragementreassurancereliefsolacesupport

   反义词agonyanguishdespairdistressgriefmiserysorrowtormentwoe

3. Something that provides easeB2informal

   A person or thing that provides ease, support, or relief.

   慰藉

   • A hot cup of tea is a real comfort on a cold day.
   • His dog was his only comfort after the loss.
   • Music has always been a comfort to her.

   同义词aidamenityconsolationconveniencehelpluxuryreliefsolacesuccorsupport

   反义词afflictionburdenhardship

• 安慰、抚慰或给予情感支持，使处于困境或悲伤中的人感到好受一些。

A verb meaning to soothe, console, or provide emotional support to someone in distress.

1. Console or sootheB1formal

   To make someone feel less sad, worried, or upset.

   安慰

   • She comforted her friend after the loss of her pet.
   • He tried to comfort the crying child.
   • The nurse comforted the patient before the surgery.

   同义词calmcheerconsoleeasereassurerelievesolacesoothe

   反义词agitatedistressharasstormentupset

2. Provide physical easeB2formal

   To make someone physically relaxed or free from pain.

   缓解

   • The soft pillow comforted his tired neck.
   • A warm bath can comfort sore muscles.
   • The chair was designed to comfort the user during long hours of work.

   同义词alleviateassuageeaserelievesoothe

   反义词aggravatehurtirritatepaintorment