| 单词 | solace |
| 释义 | solace (once / 1072 pages) nv If something eases your disappointment or grief, consider it a solace. If you're sad, you might find solace in music or in talking to your friends. It is no surprise that consolation and solace are similar in meaning as they share a root in the Latin verb sōlārī "to comfort." In fact, solace and consolation are synonyms meaning relief from grief or disappointment. When you go to sleepaway camp, your parents will miss you, but they'll find solace in knowing that you are having fun. WORD FAMILYsolace: solaced, solacement, solaces, solacing+/solacement: solacements USAGE EXAMPLESBut while the prospects for hope are scarce there is, none the less, one thing from which we might draw solace. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) Ms. Fisher’s literary legacy seemed to offer some solace to fans mourning her death this week, at age 60. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) Still, there was solace: The Knicks looked alive on defense and on the boards. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) 1n comfort in disappointment or misery Syn|Hyper solacement comfort, comfortableness a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain 2n the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment Syn|Hypo|Hyper consolation, solacement cold comfort very limited consolation or empathy bright side, silver lininga consoling aspect of a difficult situation comfort a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment 3n the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction Syn|Hyper comfort, consolation ministration, relief, succor, succour assistance in time of difficulty 4v give moral or emotional strength to Syn|Hypo comfort, console, soothe calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize make calm or still allay, ease, relieve, stilllessen the intensity of or calm lullcalm by deception composecalm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placatecause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of assure, reassurecause to feel sure; give reassurance to abreactdischarge bad feelings or tension through verbalization |
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