单词 | solace |
释义 | solace —solacer, n. /sol"is/, n. , v. , solaced, solacing. n. Also called solacement. 1. comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort. 2. something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief: The minister's visit was the dying man's only solace. v.t. 3. to comfort, console, or cheer (a person, oneself, the heart, etc.). 4. to alleviate or relieve (sorrow, distress, etc.). [1250-1300; ME solas < OF < L solacium, equiv. to sol(ari) to comfort + -ac- adj. suffix + -ium -IUM] |
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