sympathy
🇬🇧 UK/'sɪmpəθɪ/🇺🇸 US/'simpәθi/
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Definitions
n.
A feeling of pity or sorrow for another's suffering; understanding and sharing of another's feelings or views
同情;怜悯;共鸣
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.express sympathy表达同情/慰问
- 2.deep sympathy深切的同情
- 3.sympathy strike声援罢工
- 4.in sympathy with与……产生共鸣/支持……
Example Sentences
- 1.
We sent flowers to express our sympathy after the loss.
- 2.
She expressed her deepest sympathy to the family after their tragic loss.
- 3.
I have some sympathy for his position, even if I disagree with his methods.
- 4.
The workers went on a sympathy strike to support their colleagues in other departments.