sympathetically
UK/,simpə'θetikli/US/.simpә'θetikli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a kind, understanding way that shows sympathy
同情地，体谅地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsympathetictogether, with
+
-allyfeel, suffer, experience; (in compounds) disease
=sympathetically
sympathetic + -ly = adverb: in a sympathetic manner.
Common Collocations
- 1.listen sympathetically同情地倾听
- 2.respond sympathetically同情地回应
- 3.nod sympathetically同情地点头
- 4.[smile sympathetically]同情地微笑
Example Sentences
- 1.
She nodded sympathetically as he spoke.
- 2.
The staff dealt with the complaint sympathetically.