comforted

/ˈkʌm.fət/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈʌmfɚtɪd] /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈʌmfɚtɪd] /ˈkəm(p)-fərt/ (ame, mw)

comfortedpresent simple I / you / we / they
comforteds3rd person singular
comforteding-ing form
comfortededpast simple

1.動詞及物B1

釋義

安慰

給予言語或行動上的安慰

to do or say something that helps a person who is sad or worried to feel calmer and less upset, usually by being physically close to them or offering gentle words.

例句

When Esme heard about her friend's accident, her brother stayed close and gently comforted her.

Esme 得知朋友出車禍後，她的哥哥一直陪在身邊，輕聲安慰她。

comfort + person (direct object, past tense)

The nurse comforted the crying toddler with a soft blanket and a quiet song before the doctor arrived.

護士用一條柔軟的毯子和一首輕柔的兒歌安慰哭泣的幼兒，等候醫生到來。

comfort + person + with + noun phrase

同義詞

console
more formal than comfort; often used for deep grief
soothe
can mean reducing physical or emotional discomfort, not only sadness
reassure
focuses on removing doubt or fear rather than sadness
cheer up
informal; implies helping someone become happier rather than less sad

反義詞

upset
to make someone sad or worried, the opposite of comforting
distress
to cause anxiety or suffering

文法句型

comfort + person

comfort + person + with + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Direct object must be the person who is sad or worried. Common structures are 'comfort someone with something' (e.g. 'comforted her with a hug') and 'comfort someone by doing something' (e.g. 'comforted her by staying close').

常見錯誤

❌She comforted about the sad child.

✅She comforted the sad child.

💡comfort takes a person as direct object; no preposition is needed before the person.

❌He comforted to her after the funeral.

✅He comforted her after the funeral.

💡comfort is transitive; use a direct object, not 'to + person'.

1.名詞B1

釋義

舒適

身體放鬆、無痛苦的感受

the physical condition of being at ease, with no pain, tension, or unpleasant sensations in the body.

例句

After hours on her feet at the market, Camille sat down and sighed with comfort.

Camille 在市場站了好幾個小時後，坐下來舒服地嘆了一口氣。

with comfort (adverbial prepositional phrase)

The soft mattress gave Hugo such comfort that his back pain disappeared within a week.

柔軟的床墊讓 Hugo 睡得如此舒適，他的背痛一週內就消失了。

gives / provides comfort

同義詞

ease
overlaps but is broader; can refer to mental ease as well
relaxation
focuses on the process of becoming less tense
well-being
a broader term covering both physical and mental health

反義詞

discomfort
the direct opposite — an unpleasant physical feeling
pain
more intense and specific than discomfort

文法句型

in comfort

for comfort

comfort of + noun

用法筆記

Uncountable. Frequently used with prepositions: 'in comfort' (adverbial), 'for comfort' (purpose). Often modified by adjectives like 'physical', 'simple', 'basic'.

常見錯誤

❌I sat in a comfort.

✅I sat in comfort.

💡When meaning physical ease, comfort is uncountable and has no article.

❌This chair gives many comforts.

✅This chair gives great comfort.

💡For physical ease, use the uncountable form.

2.名詞B1

釋義

安慰；慰藉

悲傷或煩惱時得到的安慰

the good feeling you get when you stop worrying or feel less sad because something pleasant happens or someone helps you; a person or thing that gives you this good feeling.

例句

Kemi's sister flew in from London, which was a real comfort after her breakup.

Kemi 的姊姊從倫敦飛來看她，在她分手後給了她很大的安慰。

be a comfort to + person

After losing his job, Gabriel found comfort in volunteering at a local animal shelter.

Gabriel 失業後，在當地動物收容所做義工，從中找到了安慰。

find comfort in + gerund phrase

同義詞

consolation
more formal; often used for serious loss or disappointment
solace
literary or formal; suggests comfort found in quiet or spiritual things
relief
focuses on the removal of worry or distress rather than sadness

反義詞

distress
a state of severe anxiety or sadness
grief
deep sadness, especially after a loss

文法句型

find comfort in + noun/gerund

take comfort from + noun

be a comfort to + person

comfort in + noun

用法筆記

Can be uncountable ('found comfort') or countable singular ('a great comfort') when referring to a specific person or thing that provides comfort. Common verb + noun patterns: 'find/take/draw comfort in/from'.

常見錯誤

❌I found comfort from my mother.

✅My mother was a great comfort to me.

💡'A comfort' (countable) means a person or thing that helps; 'find comfort in' is used with activities.

❌She took comfort to her family.

✅She took comfort from her family's support.

💡take comfort from/in something, not 'to'.

3.名詞B2

釋義

安逸；富裕

經濟無憂、生活安穩的狀態

a standard of living in which you have enough money, a nice home, and good possessions so that life feels secure and pleasant.

例句

Hiro grew up in comfort, with a large house and regular holidays abroad.

Hiro 在優渥的環境中長大，家裡有大房子，每年還出國度假。

in comfort (adverbial; uncountable)

The couple worked extra shifts so their children could enjoy the comfort of a stable home.

這對夫妻加班工作，就是為了讓孩子們能享有安穩的家庭生活。

enjoy the comfort of + noun phrase

同義詞

prosperity
focuses more on financial success and wealth
affluence
suggests a high level of wealth, stronger than comfort
security
focuses on freedom from financial worry rather than luxury

反義詞

poverty
the opposite of having enough money for a pleasant life
hardship
difficult living conditions due to lack of money

文法句型

in comfort

live in comfort

enjoy the comfort of + noun

用法筆記

Uncountable. Usually appears in fixed phrases like 'in comfort' (adverbial) or 'the comfort of + noun'. Unlike sense 2, this sense does NOT take the countable 'a comfort' form.

常見錯誤

❌They live in a comfort.

✅They live in comfort.

💡comfort as material well-being is uncountable; no article.

❌She enjoyed many comforts from her salary.

✅She lived in comfort thanks to her salary.

💡use 'in comfort' for the state, not 'enjoy comforts from'.

4.名詞B2

釋義

便利設施

讓生活便利的設備或服務

a feature or object in a house, hotel, or daily life that makes tasks easier and life more pleasant, such as hot water, a washing machine, or internet access.

例句

The mountain hotel offered every modern comfort, including air conditioning, a minibar, and high-speed internet.

這間山區旅館提供各種現代化便利設施，包括空調、迷你吧和高速網路。

every comfort / every modern comfort

When camping in the desert, Darius missed the simple comforts of a hot shower.

Darius 在沙漠露營時，非常懷念熱水澡這種簡單的舒適設施。

comforts of + noun phrase (plural countable)

同義詞

convenience
broader; can refer to time-saving devices or services
amenity
more formal; commonly used for features of a building or neighbourhood
luxury
suggests something above the basic standard, often expensive

反義詞

inconvenience
something that causes trouble or difficulty

文法句型

comforts of + noun

every comfort

home comforts

modern comforts

用法筆記

Almost always used in the plural ('comforts') when referring to specific features, though the singular can appear in 'every comfort'. Commonly paired with adjectives: 'modern comforts', 'home comforts', 'simple comforts', 'all the comforts of home'.

常見錯誤

❌The hotel has many comfort.

✅The hotel has many comforts.

💡When listing specific features, use the plural form.

❌I miss the comfort of home cooking.' (confused with sense 2)

✅I miss the comforts of home, like my own kitchen and bathroom.

💡This sense is about physical conveniences, not emotional relief.

comforted

comforted — 動詞

1. to do or say something that helps a person who is sad or worried to feel calmer

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comforted — 名詞

1. the physical condition of being at ease, with no pain, tension, or unpleasant se

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2. the good feeling you get when you stop worrying or feel less sad because somethi

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3. a standard of living in which you have enough money, a nice home, and good posse

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4. a feature or object in a house, hotel, or daily life that makes tasks easier and

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