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单词 reassurance
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reassurance

noun
/ˌriːəˈʃʊərəns/, /ˌriːəˈʃɔːrəns/
/ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/
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  1. [uncountable] reassurance (that…) the fact of giving advice or help that takes away a person’s fears or doubts
    • to give/provide/offer reassurance
    • Teenagers need love, encouragement and reassurance from their parents.
    • She is very insecure and constantly seeks reassurance that he loves her.
    Extra Examples
    • A system of beliefs can bring you reassurance at times of stress.
    • Consumers need a little reassurance after all this bad publicity.
    • Continual calm reassurance should be given.
    • He drew reassurance from the enthusiastic applause.
    • He glanced at her, seeking reassurance.
    • He held onto her hand for reassurance.
    • I patted her shoulder in reassurance.
    • She found reassurance in the high attendance at her lectures.
    • She received little reassurance or sympathy.
    • The company tried to offer reassurance on the safety of its products.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • great
    • a little
    • little
    verb + reassurance
    • have
    • need
    • want
    preposition
    • despite reassurance
    • for reassurance
    • in reassurance
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  2. [countable] reassurance (that…) something that is said or done to take away a person’s fears or doubts
    • We have been given reassurances that the water is safe to drink.
    Extra Examples
    • reassurances from the researchers about their work
    • We have had some reassurances from the council that the building will be saved.
    • She kept looking in the mirror despite my constant reassurances that her hair looked fine.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • great
    • a little
    • little
    verb + reassurance
    • have
    • need
    • want
    preposition
    • despite reassurance
    • for reassurance
    • in reassurance
    See full entry
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