sympathetically
/ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkli/ (ame, ipa) · /|ə̇k(ə)lē |ēk-, -li/ (ame, mw)
sympathetically — 副詞
1. doing or saying things that show you recognise another person's pain, sadness, o
同情地
帶著關懷理解他人的痛苦
doing or saying things that show you recognise another person's pain, sadness, or difficulty and want to comfort or help them
The nurse listened sympathetically as the elderly woman described her loneliness.
那位護士同情地聆聽老婦人訴說她的寂寞。
collocation: listen sympathetically
Faisal nodded sympathetically when his colleague explained the difficult situation at home.
Faisal 同情地點了點頭，聽同事解釋家中的困境。
collocation: nod sympathetically
Dr. Okonkwo spoke sympathetically to the worried parents outside the operating room.
Okonkwo 醫師同情地對手術室外憂心的家長說話。
Marco smiled sympathetically at the new student sitting alone in the cafeteria.
Marco 同情地對著獨自坐在餐廳的新生微笑。
The teacher looked sympathetically at the boy who had forgotten his lunch money again.
老師同情地看著又忘了帶午餐錢的男孩。
- compassionately
stronger emphasis on deep empathy and a desire to actively relieve suffering
- kindly
warmer and more personal tone, used for everyday gestures of warmth
- understandingly
focuses more on intellectually grasping someone's situation than on shared feeling
- unsympathetically
showing no concern for another's feelings
- coldly
without warmth or emotion, often in a way that feels dismissive
用法筆記
Commonly paired with verbs of communication and reaction: listen, nod, speak, look, smile, touch.
常見錯誤
2. when a storyteller or performer presents a fictional figure in a manner that hel
引發共鳴地
描寫方式讓觀眾對角色產生好感
when a storyteller or performer presents a fictional figure in a manner that helps the audience understand and grow fond of them, despite any flaws
The film presents its main villain sympathetically, showing the pain that shaped him.
這部電影以引發共鳴的方式呈現主要反派，展現了塑造他的創傷。
passive: presented sympathetically (character-focused)
In the novel, the aunt is drawn sympathetically — her strictness comes from genuine care.
小說中以引發共鳴的方式描寫那位阿姨——她的嚴格來自真摯的關愛。
passive: drawn sympathetically (literary)
Élise played the troubled character so sympathetically that the audience forgave her mistakes.
Élise 以引發共鳴的方式飾演那個困擾的角色，讓觀眾原諒了她的過錯。
Mert thought the director showed the old man sympathetically, making his anger seem understandable.
Mert 認為導演以引發共鳴的方式呈現那位老人，讓他的憤怒顯得可以理解。
The gossipy neighbour in the drama is written sympathetically, with a backstory explaining her actions.
劇中那個愛八卦的鄰居被塑造成引發共鳴的角色，編劇用背景故事解釋了她的行為。
- positively
broader — refers to any favourable treatment, not specifically character understanding
- favourably
suggests the character is shown in a good light, not necessarily with emotional depth
用法筆記
Typically used with passive or descriptive structures in literary and film criticism: shown sympathetically, portrayed sympathetically, drawn sympathetically.
3. through words or actions showing that you share another person's opinion or supp
贊同地
以支持或同意的態度回應
through words or actions showing that you share another person's opinion or support their plan
The committee responded sympathetically to the proposal for more student housing.
委員會以贊同的態度回應增加學生宿舍的提案。
collocation: respond sympathetically to [proposal/request]
Talia's boss listened sympathetically to her ideas about flexible working hours.
Talia 的主管贊同地聽取她關於彈性工時的構想。
collocation: listen sympathetically to [idea/plan]
Local officials reacted sympathetically to the request for a new playground.
當地官員對興建新遊樂場的要求給予贊同的回應。
Vinícius spoke sympathetically of the plan to reduce traffic in the city centre.
Vinícius 贊同地談到市中心減少車流的計畫。
The board considered sympathetically the request for an extra week of paternity leave.
董事會以贊同的態度審議了增加一週陪產假的請求。
- approvingly
stronger — clearly states approval rather than just supportive listening
- favourably
focuses on the positive outcome rather than the supportive attitude during the exchange
- unsympathetically
dismissing or rejecting the other person's position
- coolly
without warmth or enthusiasm, often discouraging further discussion
用法筆記
Common with institutional or organisational subjects (committee, government, board, official) reacting to proposals, requests, or ideas.
4. blending well into its surroundings, respecting the existing style or character
協調地
風格與環境和諧融合並尊重使用者
blending well into its surroundings, respecting the existing style or character of a place, and considering the needs of the people who use it
The new library was designed sympathetically, using local stone that matches older buildings.
新圖書館以協調的風格設計，使用了與舊建築相配的當地石材。
collocation: designed sympathetically (architecture)
Renata chose colours that work sympathetically with the traditional wooden furniture.
Renata 選擇了與傳統木製家具相協調的顏色。
collocation: work sympathetically with [existing feature]
The house extension was built sympathetically, keeping the same roof style as the original cottage.
房屋的增建部分以協調的方式建造，保持了與原有小屋相同的屋頂風格。
Nellie arranged the furniture sympathetically, so the small room still felt open and bright.
Nellie 以協調的方式擺放家具，讓小房間仍保持開闊明亮的感覺。
The new park benches were placed sympathetically among the old oak trees.
新的公園長椅以協調的方式安置在老橡樹之間。
- harmoniously
focuses purely on visual or stylistic compatibility without the added sense of considering people's needs
- sensitively
emphasises awareness of the existing context and the people affected, very close in meaning
- obtrusively
drawing too much attention and clashing with the surroundings
- insensitively
showing no consideration for the existing style or the people's needs
用法筆記
Frequently used in architecture, interior design, and urban planning to describe respectful integration with existing surroundings. Subject is typically a building, design, or renovation.