compassionate
/kəmˈpæʃənət/ (bre, ipa) · [kəmpˈæʃənət] /kəmˈpæʃənət/ (ame, ipa) · [kəmpˈæʃənət] /kəm-ˈpa-sh(ə-)nət/ (ame, mw)
compassionate — 形容詞
- compassionatepositive
- more compassionatecomparative
- most compassionatesuperlative
1. describing someone who notices when others are in pain or difficulty and tries t
有同情心的
對他人的痛苦感同身受並想幫助的
describing someone who notices when others are in pain or difficulty and tries to do something useful or comforting for them.
The nurse spoke to the frightened child in a kind, compassionate voice.
護士用溫柔而充滿同情心的聲音對受驚的孩子說話。
collocation: compassionate voice / compassionate words
Salma felt that the judge's decision was fair and compassionate toward the young offender.
Salma 覺得法官對那位青少年犯的判決既公平又充滿同情心。
pattern: compassionate toward [someone]
After the earthquake, compassionate volunteers from all over the country brought food and blankets.
地震過後，來自全國各地富有同情心的志工帶來了食物和毯子。
Many people become more compassionate as they grow older and experience more of life.
許多人在年紀漸長、經歷更多人生之後，變得更有同情心。
His compassionate nature made him a popular teacher who always listened to his students.
他富有同情心的性格使他成為一位受歡迎的老師，總是願意傾聽學生的心聲。
- sympathetic
focuses on understanding someone's feelings, while 'compassionate' adds a desire to help
- kind
broader in meaning; 'kind' does not necessarily involve suffering, while 'compassionate' always does
- caring
similar level of warmth, but 'caring' can describe affection in everyday situations not involving suffering
- understanding
emphasises mental awareness of another's situation rather than emotional concern
- cruel
actively causes or enjoys others' pain; the opposite of wanting to help
- callous
shows no concern for others' suffering; cold and indifferent
- unsympathetic
does not share or acknowledge another person's distress
用法筆記
Commonly used before a noun that describes a person (compassionate friend, compassionate doctor) or a quality (compassionate response, compassionate care).
常見錯誤
2. given or allowed because of someone's difficult personal situation, especially a
體恤的
因個人困境而破例准許的
given or allowed because of someone's difficult personal situation, especially a death or serious illness in the family, as a special arrangement outside the normal rules.
The company granted Ramón three days of compassionate leave after his grandmother passed away.
公司批准了 Ramón 三天的特惠假，因為他的祖母過世了。
collocation: compassionate leave
Prisoners may apply for compassionate release if a family member is seriously ill.
如果家人病重，受刑人可以申請特惠釋放。
collocation: compassionate release
Hiro was allowed to fly home on compassionate grounds when his father entered the hospital.
Hiro 因父親住院而獲准基於體恤理由搭機返鄉。
The visa officer approved a compassionate extension so the family could stay during the funeral.
簽證官核准了特惠延簽，讓這家人可以待到葬禮結束。
- special
much more general; 'compassionate' specifically ties the special arrangement to personal hardship
- humanitarian
broader in scope, often used for large-scale crises rather than individual situations
文法句型
compassionate + noun (leave, grounds, release)
用法筆記
This sense only appears before certain nouns — 'leave', 'grounds', 'release', 'visit', 'extension'. It is not used as a general adjective for people or actions. In American English, 'compassionate leave' is less common; 'bereavement leave' or 'family leave' are preferred.
常見錯誤
compassionate — 動詞
- compassionatepresent simple I / you / we / they
- compassionates3rd person singular
- compassionating-ing form
- compassionatedpast simple
1. to feel or express deep sympathy for someone who is going through a very difficu
同情；憐憫
對受苦者表達深切哀憫
to feel or express deep sympathy for someone who is going through a very difficult time, acknowledging their pain as if it were your own.
The old priest compassionated the grieving widow and sat with her in silence.
老牧師同情那位喪夫的寡婦，默默地陪她坐著。
formal register; rare usage
The queen compassionated the families who had lost sons in the war.
女王對那些在戰爭中失去兒子的家庭表達了哀憫。
Tariro compassionated her elderly neighbour after his wife passed away, bringing him meals every evening.
Tariro 對年邁鄰居喪妻表達哀憫，每晚為他送來餐食。
Tamás compassionated his friend's struggle but could offer little practical help.
Tamás 同情他朋友的困境，但能提供的實際幫助有限。
- pity
more common and can carry a slightly condescending tone; 'compassionate' as a verb is more equal and respectful
- empathize with
focuses on understanding rather than feeling; the modern equivalent of 'compassionate' as a verb
文法句型
compassionate + someone
用法筆記
This verb is very rare in modern English. The adjective 'compassionate' is used far more often. For the same meaning, contemporary speakers usually say 'feel compassion for' or 'have compassion on' instead.