| 单词 | comfortless |
| 释义 | comfortcomfort1 /ˈkʌmfɚt/ ●●○ W3 noun 1PHYSICAL [uncountable] a feeling of being physically relaxed and satisfied so that you are not feeling any pain or feeling too hot or cold: He was enjoying the warmth and comfort of a real bed. You can watch your favorite movies in the comfort of your own home. Guests can relax in comfort in the pool and sauna.be designed/made/crafted for comfort The chairs are designed for comfort and style.2EMOTIONAL [uncountable] a feeling of being calm or hopeful after you have been worried or sad: Emilia goes to a women’s group for comfort and emotional support.take/find comfort in something You can take some comfort in the fact that you did your best.give/bring/offer (somebody) comfort Her faith gave her comfort during a very difficult time.take/draw/derive comfort from something She draws great comfort from the support of friends. If it’s any comfort, I got lost the first time I drove in Chicago too.3MONEY/POSSESSIONS [uncountable] a way of living in which you have everything you need to be happy: She grew up in comfort in a suburb of Los Angeles.4somebody/something THAT HELPS [countable] someone or something that helps you feel happier or calmer when you have been worried or unhappy: comfort to/for The familiar surroundings were a comfort to the frightened children. It’s a comfort to know there’s someone you can call on if you’re sick.5too close for comfort something bad that is too close for comfort makes you feel worried or upset, because it is too close in distance or time: Cars were whizzing past us much too close for comfort.6comforts [plural] the things that make your life nicer and more comfortable, but that are not necessary: The beach cabin has all the comforts of home. The cars are fast, but lack creature comforts (=things that make them comfortable for people to sit in).7cold/small comfort a small piece of good news that does not make you feel better about a bad situation: The company won’t close, but that’s cold comfort to the people who lost their jobs.—comfortless adjective → see also comfort food |
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