英语词汇“sympathy”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

sym•pa•thy n., pl. -thies, adj.
n.

harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between two persons or on the part of one person with respect to another:[uncountable]There was instant sympathy between the two leaders as they met at the summit.
the ability to share the feelings of another, esp. in times of sorrow or trouble;
compassion;
commiseration:[uncountable]Thank you for your kind expression of sympathy.
sympathies, [plural] feelings or impulses of compassion or support:She's playing on his sympathies, claiming to be the one who is suffering, just as he once had to suffer.
favor or approval;
agreement:[uncountable]He viewed the plan with sympathy.

adj.

[before a noun]

acting out of or expressing sympathy:a sympathy card.

-path-.

sym•pa•thy n., pl. -thies, adj. —n.

harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
the harmony of feeling naturally existing between persons of like tastes or opinion or of congenial dispositions.
the fact or power of sharing the feelings of another, esp. in sorrow or trouble;
fellow feeling, compassion, or commiseration.
sympathies:
- feelings or impulses of compassion.
- feelings of favor, support, or loyalty:It's hard to tell where your sympathies lie.
favorable or approving accord;
favor or approval:He viewed the plan with sympathy and publicly backed it.
agreement, consonance, or accord.
Psychologya relationship between persons in which the condition of one induces a parallel or reciprocal condition in another.
Physiologythe relation between parts or organs whereby a condition or disorder of one part induces some effect in another.

adj.

expressing sympathy:a sympathy card; a sympathy vote.

Greek sympátheia, equivalent. to sympathe-, stem of sympathé̄s sympathetic (sym- sym- + páth(os) suffering, sensation + -ēs adjective, adjectival suffix) + -ia -y³
Latin sympathīa
1560–70

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged concord, understanding, rapport, affinity.Sympathy, compassion, pity, empathy all denote the tendency, practice, or capacity to share in the feelings of others, especially their distress, sorrow, or unfulfilled desires. Sympathy is the broadest of these terms, signifying a general kinship with another's feelings, no matter of what kind:in sympathy with her yearning for peace and freedom; to extend sympathy to the bereaved.Compassion implies a deep sympathy for the sorrows or troubles of another coupled to a powerful urge to alleviate the pain or distress or to remove its source:to show compassion for homeless refugees.Pity usually suggests a kindly, but sometimes condescending, sorrow aroused by the suffering or ill fortune of others, often leading to a show of mercy:tears of pity for war casualties; to have pity on a thief driven by hunger.Empathy most often refers to a vicarious participation in the emotions, ideas, or opinions of others, the ability to imagine oneself in the condition or predicament of another:empathy with those striving to improve their lives; to feel empathy with Hamlet as one watches the play.

sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθɪ/ n ( pl -thies)

the sharing of another's emotions, esp of sorrow or anguish; pity; compassion
an affinity or harmony, usually of feelings or interests, between persons or things: to be in sympathy with someone
mutual affection or understanding arising from such a relationship; congeniality
the condition of a physical system or body when its behaviour is similar or corresponds to that of a different system that influences it, such as the vibration of sympathetic strings
(sometimes plural) a feeling of loyalty, support, or accord, as for an idea, cause, etc
the mutual relationship between two organs or parts whereby a change in one has an effect on the other

Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin sympathīa, from Greek sumpatheia, from sumpathēs, from syn- + pathos suffering

单词	sympathy
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 sym•pa•thy /ˈsɪmpəθi/USA pronunciation n., pl. -thies, adj. n. harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between two persons or on the part of one person with respect to another:[uncountable]There was instant sympathy between the two leaders as they met at the summit. the ability to share the feelings of another, esp. in times of sorrow or trouble; compassion; commiseration:[uncountable]Thank you for your kind expression of sympathy. sympathies, [plural] feelings or impulses of compassion or support:She's playing on his sympathies, claiming to be the one who is suffering, just as he once had to suffer. favor or approval; agreement:[uncountable]He viewed the plan with sympathy. adj. [before a noun] acting out of or expressing sympathy:a sympathy card. See -path-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 sym•pa•thy (sim′pə thē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -thies, adj. —n. harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another. the harmony of feeling naturally existing between persons of like tastes or opinion or of congenial dispositions. the fact or power of sharing the feelings of another, esp. in sorrow or trouble; fellow feeling, compassion, or commiseration. sympathies: feelings or impulses of compassion. feelings of favor, support, or loyalty:It's hard to tell where your sympathies lie. favorable or approving accord; favor or approval:He viewed the plan with sympathy and publicly backed it. agreement, consonance, or accord. Psychologya relationship between persons in which the condition of one induces a parallel or reciprocal condition in another. Physiologythe relation between parts or organs whereby a condition or disorder of one part induces some effect in another. adj. expressing sympathy:a sympathy card; a sympathy vote. Greek sympátheia, equivalent. to sympathe-, stem of sympathé̄s sympathetic (sym- sym- + páth(os) suffering, sensation + -ēs adjective, adjectival suffix) + -ia -y³ Latin sympathīa 1560–70 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged concord, understanding, rapport, affinity.Sympathy, compassion, pity, empathy all denote the tendency, practice, or capacity to share in the feelings of others, especially their distress, sorrow, or unfulfilled desires. Sympathy is the broadest of these terms, signifying a general kinship with another's feelings, no matter of what kind:in sympathy with her yearning for peace and freedom; to extend sympathy to the bereaved.Compassion implies a deep sympathy for the sorrows or troubles of another coupled to a powerful urge to alleviate the pain or distress or to remove its source:to show compassion for homeless refugees.Pity usually suggests a kindly, but sometimes condescending, sorrow aroused by the suffering or ill fortune of others, often leading to a show of mercy:tears of pity for war casualties; to have pity on a thief driven by hunger.Empathy most often refers to a vicarious participation in the emotions, ideas, or opinions of others, the ability to imagine oneself in the condition or predicament of another:empathy with those striving to improve their lives; to feel empathy with Hamlet as one watches the play. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθɪ/ n ( pl -thies) the sharing of another's emotions, esp of sorrow or anguish; pity; compassion an affinity or harmony, usually of feelings or interests, between persons or things: to be in sympathy with someone mutual affection or understanding arising from such a relationship; congeniality the condition of a physical system or body when its behaviour is similar or corresponds to that of a different system that influences it, such as the vibration of sympathetic strings (sometimes plural) a feeling of loyalty, support, or accord, as for an idea, cause, etc the mutual relationship between two organs or parts whereby a change in one has an effect on the other Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin sympathīa, from Greek sumpatheia, from sumpathēs, from syn- + pathos suffering
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