reassurance
UK/.ri:ә'ʃurәns/US
B2
Definitions
n.
Words or actions that remove someone's doubts or fears and restore their confidence.
安慰，放心；再保证
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreagain, back
+
assurancestem
=reassurance
Common Collocations
- 1.seek reassurance寻求安慰
- 2.offer reassurance给予保证
- 3.need reassurance需要安慰
- 4.words of reassurance宽慰的话语
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor offered reassurance that the symptoms were not serious.
- 2.
Despite repeated reassurances from the company, investors remained nervous.
- 3.
Children often need reassurance when starting at a new school.