comfortable
UK/ˈkʌmftəbl/US/'kʌmfәtәbl/
NGSL 2kIELTSA2
Definitions
adj.
Giving a pleasant feeling of physical ease
舒适的，舒服的
adj.
Feeling relaxed and free from worry; financially secure
自在的，无忧的；经济宽裕的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcomforttogether, with
+
-ablestrong, force
=comfortable
comfort + -able = able to give comfort, or able to feel comfort. Covers both a comfortable chair (provides ease) and a comfortable person (feels at ease). A comfortable income means enough to live without financial worry.
Common Collocations
- 1.feel comfortable感到自在
- 2.comfortable with对…感到自在
- 3.comfortable life舒适的生活
- 4.comfortable margin宽裕的优势
Example Sentences
- 1.
Make yourself comfortable while I get the coffee.
- 2.
These shoes are surprisingly comfortable for walking all day.
- 3.
I'm not comfortable talking about this in public.