comfort

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Meaning: A state of ease and relaxation; to console someone who is upset

舒适,安慰
comodidad, consuelo
快適さ、慰める
편안함, 위로하다

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.

comfort可以是名词,意思是身体舒适或免于痛苦和担忧的愉快状态。作为动词,它意味着安慰或抚慰处于困境中的人。'comfort zone'指人感到安全和放松的情况。'cold comfort'意味着几乎没有安慰。
Comfort puede ser un sustantivo que significa un estado agradable de facilidad física o libertad del dolor y la preocupación. Como verbo, significa consolar o calmar a alguien angustiado. 'Comfort zone' se refiere a una situación donde uno se siente seguro y cómodo. 'Cold comfort' significa poco consuelo.
comfortは、身体的な楽さや痛みや心配からの解放という快適な状態を意味する名詞になります。動詞としては、苦しんでいる人を慰めたり落ち着かせたりすることを意味します。「comfort zone」は安全で楽に感じる状況を指します。「cold comfort」はほとんど慰めにならないことを意味します。
comfort는 명사로 신체적 편안함이나 고통과 걱정으로부터의 자유로운 상태를 뜻합니다. 동사로는 괴로워하는 사람을 위로하거나 달래는 것을 의미합니다. 'comfort zone'은 안전하고 편안하게 느끼는 상황을 가리킵니다. 'cold comfort'는 별로 위안이 되지 않는다는 뜻입니다.

Examples

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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