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单词 reassurance
释义
reassurance
(rəʃʊərəns )
Word forms: reassurances
1. uncountable noun
If someone needs reassurance, they are very worried and need someone to help them stop worrying by saying kind or helpful things.
She needed reassurance that she belonged somewhere.
'You really won't tell?' she asked, begging for reassurance.
2. countable noun
Reassurances are things that you say to help people stop worrying about something.
...reassurances that pesticides are not harmful.
Collocations:
constant reassurance
Don't be tempted to seek constant reassurance from others about your progress.
50 Ways to Become a Self-Confident Woman (1989)
He is one of those players who needs constant reassurance and reminders of how good he is.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Do you feel that you need constant reassurance?
The Sun (2015)
provide reassurance
He needs to provide reassurance round the clock.
The Sun (2016)
An accountant can provide reassurance that your tax return is correct and you aren't paying too much or too little.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The chapters serve no purpose other than entertainment, save to provide reassurance on two matters.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Tax was mentioned but no big promises, and reassurance was provided at all stages.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
seek reassurance
He can be vulnerable and self-doubting and sometimes keen to seek reassurance.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Despite his blue eyes, fresh complexion and luxuriant white hair, he often sought reassurance about his appearance.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Most of us lie somewhere in between seeking reassurance for the future and comfort for the present.
Carpenter, Anne & Johnson, Geoffrey Why am I Afraid to Grieve (1994)
I often seek reassurance from others about the appearance of my perceived flaw.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
want reassurance
If you're ever suspicious or want reassurance, get in touch with trading standards*.
The Sun
If you still want reassurance you could call the recruitment officer to find out what the photo will be used for.
Times, Sunday Times
Above all, the public want reassurance that what they read bears some relation to the truth.
Times, Sunday Times
Potential lenders will want reassurance that your plans for the business are deliverable.
Times, Sunday Times
They want reassurance that they are a 'good' person, so it's not so much about giving as taking.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 安慰的话
Japanese: 安心
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