comfort
/ˈkʌmfət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkʌmfərt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkəm(p)-fərt/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkʌm.fət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ (ame, ipa)
comfort — 名詞
- comfortsingular
- comfortsplural
1. a relaxed physical condition in which your body is free from discomfort or suffe
舒適
身體放鬆、無痛苦的感覺
a relaxed physical condition in which your body is free from discomfort or suffering
Priya sank into the big armchair and enjoyed the comfort of its soft cushions.
Priya 陷進那張大扶手椅，享受柔軟靠墊帶來的舒適。
uncountable noun: the comfort of [object]
After the massage, Theo felt a deep sense of comfort in his sore shoulders.
按摩過後，Theo 覺得痠痛的肩膀有種深層的舒適感。
The nurse moved the patient to a quiet room where she could rest in comfort.
護士把病人移到一間安靜的病房，讓她在舒適中休息。
A good running shoe gives you comfort even on long morning runs.
一雙好的跑鞋就算跑長途晨跑也能提供舒適感。
Yara chose the firm mattress because it offered more comfort for her back.
Yara 選了那張硬床墊，因為它讓她的背部更舒服。
- discomfort
the direct opposite — physical unease or pain
用法筆記
Always uncountable in this sense — you cannot speak of 'a comfort' when referring to physical ease.
常見錯誤
2. the easing of grief or worry through the kindness of others; also a source of su
安慰
悲傷時得到的心理慰藉
the easing of grief or worry through the kindness of others; also a source of such emotional support
When Leila lost her job, her best friend's encouraging words were a great comfort.
Leila 失業時，好友鼓勵的話語給了她很大的安慰。
countable: a comfort — a thing that provides it
The Okonkwo family found comfort in each other after the earthquake destroyed their home.
地震摧毀家園後，Okonkwo 一家人在彼此身上找到了安慰。
uncountable: find comfort in [someone/something]
It was a real comfort to Kofi to know that his sister had arrived home safely.
得知妹妹已安全到家對 Kofi 來說是莫大的安慰。
Ravi turned to old photographs for comfort whenever he missed his hometown.
Ravi 每逢想念家鄉時，就會翻看舊照片尋求安慰。
The support group offered comfort to everyone who was caring for a sick relative.
支援小組為每位照顧生病家屬的人提供了安慰。
- consolation
more formal; focuses on being comforted after a specific disappointment or loss
- solace
literary; suggests deep, quiet comfort in a time of great grief
- reassurance
focuses on removing doubt or fear rather than sadness
- distress
extreme worry or unhappiness that comfort is meant to relieve
文法句型
comfort + for + noun phrase
a comfort + to-infinitive
a comfort + that-clause
用法筆記
Can be either countable or uncountable. When a specific person or thing provides the relief, use a comfort (countable). For the general feeling, use comfort (uncountable).
常見錯誤
3. a way of living in which you have sufficient money to buy everything you need an
安逸
經濟無虞的舒適生活
a way of living in which you have sufficient money to buy everything you need and to enjoy life without worrying about costs
After decades of hard work, the Watanabe family now live in comfort by the sea.
經過數十年的努力，Watanabe 一家如今在海邊過著安逸的生活。
collocation: live in comfort
Diego's new job pays well enough for him to enjoy a life of modest comfort.
Diego 的新工作薪水不錯，足以讓他享受樸實安逸的生活。
The Yamada family grew up with very little, but years of hard work brought them material comfort.
Yamada 一家人小時候家境貧寒，但多年打拚帶來了物質上的安逸。
A life of comfort does not always bring happiness, as Noa learned after selling his firm.
Noa 賣掉公司後體會到，安逸的生活並不等於幸福。
- affluence
a higher level of wealth, suggesting luxury rather than sufficiency
- prosperity
broader — includes financial success and general well-being
- poverty
the state of lacking basic financial resources
用法筆記
Strictly uncountable. Frequently paired with live in, a life of, or enjoy the comforts of (though the last stretches into sense 4 territory).
常見錯誤
4. a physical object or feature that makes daily living easier, more convenient, or
便利設施
使生活更舒適的用品或設備
a physical object or feature that makes daily living easier, more convenient, or more pleasant
Hot running water is a modern comfort that many people now take for granted.
熱水供應是許多人視為理所當然的現代便利設施。
countable noun: a modern comfort
The holiday cabin had all the comforts of home, with a washing machine and Wi-Fi.
那間度假小屋擁有所有居家舒適的設備，配備洗衣機和 Wi-Fi。
idiomatic: all the comforts of home
Beatriz missed the simple comforts of her own kitchen while staying in the hotel.
住在旅館時，Beatriz 很想念自己廚房裡那些簡單的便利設施。
Central heating was once a luxury, but is now an everyday comfort in cold countries.
暖氣曾經是奢侈品，但現在已是寒冷國家的日常便利設施。
The apartment offers all the usual comforts, such as air conditioning and an elevator.
這間公寓提供所有常見的便利設施，例如空調和電梯。
- convenience
focuses on saving time or effort rather than on physical pleasure
- amenity
more formal; typically refers to facilities in a building or public space
- inconvenience
something that causes difficulty or trouble
用法筆記
Usually used in the plural (comforts). When singular, it often appears in phrases like a comfort or the comfort of [something].
常見錯誤
comfort — 動詞
- comfortpresent simple I / you / we / they
- comforts3rd person singular
- comforting-ing form
- comfortedpast simple
1. to say kind things or act in a gentle, caring way toward someone who is sad, wor
撫慰
用言語或行動撫慰悲傷的人
to say kind things or act in a gentle, caring way toward someone who is sad, worried, or upset, in order to help them feel better
The night-shift nurse comforted the crying child by holding his hand and singing softly.
夜班護士握著哭泣小孩的手輕聲唱歌，以此安慰他。
transitive: comfort + somebody + by [doing something]
Ravi tried to comfort his friend after she failed the important driving test.
朋友重要的駕照考試沒通過，Ravi 試圖安慰她。
Hana comforted her elderly neighbour by bringing him warm soup every afternoon.
Hana 每天下午為年長鄰居送去熱湯，藉此安慰他。
No one could comfort the grieving family after the sudden loss of their pet dog.
那家人突然失去了寵物狗，沒有人能夠安慰他們。
- upset
to cause someone to feel worried, unhappy, or distressed
文法句型
comfort + somebody
用法筆記
The object is always the person who is upset. You comfort someone, not their sadness — the verb acts on the person directly.