comfort
Meaning: A state of ease and relaxation; to console someone who is upset
Comfort can be a noun meaning a pleasant state of physical ease or freedom from pain and worry. As a verb, it means to console or soothe someone who is distressed. 'Comfort zone' refers to a situation where one feels safe and at ease. 'Cold comfort' means little consolation.
Examples
- The hotel offers every modern comfort. 这家酒店提供各种现代化的舒适设施。El hotel ofrece todas las comodidades modernas.そのホテルはあらゆる現代的な快適さを提供しています。그 호텔은 모든 현대적 편의를 제공합니다.
- She tried to comfort her friend after the bad news. 她试图在坏消息后安慰她的朋友。Ella trató de consolar a su amiga después de las malas noticias.彼女は悪い知らせの後、友人を慰めようとしました。그녀는 나쁜 소식을 들은 친구를 위로하려 했습니다.
- There's great comfort in knowing you're not alone. 知道自己不是孤身一人,这带来很大的安慰。Hay un gran consuelo en saber que no estás solo.一人ではないと知ることは大きな慰めです。혼자가 아니라는 것을 아는 것은 큰 위안이 됩니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'confort' meaning 'consolation, help, strengthening', from Late Latin 'confortare' (to strengthen greatly), from 'con-' (together, intensive) + 'fortis' (strong). Originally meant moral strength rather than physical ease.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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