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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-derived
symtogether, with
+
pathfeel, suffer, disease
+
ycharacterized by
=sympathy

Common 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.

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