| 单词 | comfort |
| 释义 | comfort —comfort /ˈkʌm.fət/ aep /-fɚt/ noun (ENOUGH MONEY) ► C2 [U] the state of having a pleasant life with enough money for everything that you need: » He could retire now and live in comfort for the rest of his life.Thesaurus+: ↑Wealthiness and wealthynoun (FOR SADNESS) ► C2 [C or U] the state of feeling better after feeling sad or worried, or something that makes you feel better in this way: » The letters that people wrote after his death gave me a lot of comfort.» It's some comfort to his wife (= it makes her feel less sad) to know that he died instantly and didn't suffer.» I've got to take an exam too, if it's any comfort (= if it makes you feel better to know that we share the same problem or bad luck).» I know she goes out a lot at night, but I draw/take comfort from the fact that she's always with friends.» He's a great comfort to his mother.Thesaurus+: ↑Reassuringnoun (NO PAIN) ► B1 [U] a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain: » She evidently dresses for comfort.» It's a little too hot for comfort.» Now you can watch the latest films in the comfort of your own room.Thesaurus+: ↑Calm and relaxedWord Builder:–Nouns: comfort, discomfort–Adjectives: comfortable, uncomfortable, comforting–Verbs: comfort–Adverbs: comfortably• • • Extra Examples:» The car offers value for money, comfort and dependability.» She drew comfort from the fact that he died peacefully.» He wanted a job that would allow him to keep his family in comfort.» These jeans have added Lycra for comfort and fit.» Since I got a job, I've been living in relative comfort .noun (PLEASANT THING) ► C1 [C usually plural] something that makes your life easy and pleasant: » After the trip, it was nice getting back to a few home comforts.» She's always liked her creature comforts (= the type of pleasure found in the house, for example warmth, food, etc.).Thesaurus+: ↑Making things better , ↑Becoming betterverb [T] ↑Verb Endings for comfort ► C2 to make someone feel better when they are sad or worried: » The girl's mother was at home today, being comforted by relatives.Thesaurus+: ↑ReassuringWord Builder:–Nouns: comfort, discomfort–Adjectives: comfortable, uncomfortable, comforting–Verbs: comfort–Adverbs: comfortably |
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