1. to make someone feel less sad, worried, or upset
安慰，撫慰
She tried to comfort her friend after the bad news.
聽到壞消息後，她試圖安慰她的朋友。
The mother comforted her crying child.
母親安慰了她正在哭泣的孩子。
Comfort Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
comfort
verb
快速理解
What does "Comfort" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Comfort"?
「comfort」作為動詞，主要指提供情感支持以減輕痛苦或憂慮。
- 1
安慰
EN: to give emotional support to someone who is sad or upset
翻譯: 給予悲傷或沮喪的人情感上的支持。
- 2
撫慰
EN: to make someone feel less worried or unhappy
翻譯: 使某人減少擔憂或不快樂的感覺。
- 3
使舒適
EN: to make someone physically comfortable
翻譯: 使某人在身體上感到舒適。
小提醒：注意「comfort」作動詞時，對象是人或動物，而非事物。例如「comfort a friend」（安慰朋友）是正確的，但「comfort a situation」則不自然。
發音（How to Pronounce "Comfort" in English）
How to pronounce "Comfort" in English?"Comfort" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Comfort" from YouTube Videos
Eduardo Paes: The 4 commandments of cities
TED
“This station has the same comfort, the same features as a subway station. A kilometer of this costs a tenth of a subway.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Comfort"?How does "Comfort" change by context?
2. to make someone feel physically more comfortable or relaxed
使舒適，使放鬆
He adjusted the pillow to comfort his aching neck.
他調整了枕頭，好讓疼痛的脖子舒服些。
A warm bath can comfort sore muscles.
泡個熱水澡可以舒緩酸痛的肌肉。
3. to provide support or reassurance to oneself
自我安慰，尋求慰藉
He comforted himself with the thought that he had done his best.
他安慰自己，心想自己已經盡力了。
She comforts herself by listening to music when she's stressed.
壓力大時，她會聽音樂來尋求慰藉。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Comfort"?How to make natural sentences with "Comfort"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| comfort + [someone] | 安慰（某人） | She tried to comfort her crying child. (她試圖安慰她哭泣的孩子。) |
| comfort + [oneself] (with something) | （用某物）自我安慰 | He comforted himself with the thought that he had tried his best. (他以自己已盡全力這個想法來安慰自己。) |
| be comforted + (by something) | 因某事物而感到安慰 | I was comforted by her kind words. (她親切的話語讓我感到安慰。) |
| find comfort in + [something/doing something] | 從某事物/做某事中找到慰藉 | Many people find comfort in music during difficult times. (許多人在困難時期從音樂中找到慰藉。) |
用法說明
How is "Comfort" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Comfort"?
comfort + 人 + with + 名詞 vs comfort + 人 + by + V-ing
- comfort + 人 + with + 名詞：強調用某種具體的事物（如話語、物品）來安慰。結構焦點在「安慰的工具」。
- comfort + 人 + by + V-ing：強調透過某個「動作或行為」來達到安慰的目的。結構焦點在「安慰的方式」。
- 兩者意思相近，但介系詞（
with/by）決定了後面接的是「名詞」還是「動名詞（V-ing）」，這會影響句子的側重點。 - 在正式寫作中區分使用可以讓表達更精確，但在日常口語中偶有混用。 EN: She comforted the child with a gentle hug and a soft song. 翻譯: 她用溫柔的擁抱和輕柔的歌聲安慰了那個孩子。
EN:She comforted the child by singing a soft song and holding him gently.
翻譯:她透過唱輕柔的歌和輕輕抱著他來安慰那個孩子。
總結建議
寫作時，若想強調使用的「物品或話語」用 with + 名詞，想強調採取的「行動」則用 by + V-ing。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Comfort" and similar words?How to choose "Comfort" vs alternatives?
comfort vs soothe
comfort 側重於提供情感支持以減輕悲傷或痛苦；soothe 則更廣泛，可指緩解身體不適、疼痛或平息情緒。
comfort vs console
comfort 是較通用、口語化的安慰；console 則較正式、文學化，特指對深層悲傷或失望的安慰。
comfort vs relieve
comfort 主要針對心理或情感上的痛苦；relieve 則強調減輕或消除（身體上的）痛苦、壓力或不適。
口語用法
How is "Comfort" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Comfort"?
引述
在轉述他人給予安慰的話語時，常用 comfort 來引述。
EN: She comforted me by saying, "It's going to be okay."
翻譯: 她安慰我說：「一切都會沒事的。」
EN:I could hear him comforting the child, "Don't cry, I'm here."
翻譯:我聽到他在安慰那個孩子：「別哭了，我在這裡。」
語氣強調
在口語中，常與副詞連用以強調安慰的性質或程度。 EN: My friend really comforted me after the bad news. 翻譯: 聽到壞消息後，我朋友真的給了我很大的安慰。
EN:He tried to awkwardly comfort her, but it didn't really help.
翻譯:他試圖笨拙地安慰她，但沒什麼用。
停頓填充
在思考如何表達時，comfort 相關的短語可能作為填充語的一部分。
EN: What I'm trying to do is... comfort her, you know, let her know she's not alone.
翻譯: 我想做的是... 安慰她，你知道的，讓她知道她不是一個人。
EN:So I just... offered some comfort, I guess, by listening.
翻譯:所以我只是... 我想，透過傾聽提供了一些安慰。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充結構（如「you know」、「I guess」），並選擇更精確、正式的詞彙來描述安慰的行為或效果。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Comfort"?What fixed phrases with "Comfort" should I remember?
comfort someone
comfort [sb]
安慰某人
comfort oneself
comfort oneself
自我安慰
comfort with
comfort [sb] with [sth]
用某物安慰（某人）
comfort the bereaved
comfort the bereaved
安慰喪親者
comfort and reassure
comfort and reassure
安慰並使安心
comfort in times of
comfort [sb] in times of [difficulty/grief]
在（困難/悲傷）時刻給予安慰
little to comfort
there is little to comfort
沒什麼可安慰的；沒有什麼慰藉
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Comfort"?Which "Comfort" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I comforted to my friend.
✓I comforted my friend.
The verb 'comfort' is transitive and does not require a preposition before the direct object (the person being comforted).
×I comforted him feel better.
✓I comforted him to make him feel better.
'Comfort' cannot be followed directly by a verb phrase or a bare infinitive. You need to express the purpose or result with a separate clause or phrase.
×I am comforting for you.
✓I am here to comfort you. / My thoughts are with you.
Using 'comfort' in a continuous tense with 'for' is incorrect when offering sympathy. The verb is used directly with the object, or a different expression is more natural.
×This chair is very comfort.
✓This chair is very comfortable.
'Comfort' is primarily a noun or verb. The adjective form is 'comfortable', used to describe something that provides physical ease.
×I gave him a comfort.
✓I gave him comfort. / I offered him words of comfort.
As an uncountable noun meaning 'a state of physical ease or consolation,' 'comfort' is usually not used with the indefinite article 'a' unless referring to a specific source or instance (e.g., 'a comfort to know'). The phrasing 'words of comfort' is more specific and natural.
×Can you comfort me my problem?
✓Can you comfort me about my problem?
When specifying the reason for needing comfort, use the preposition 'about' or 'over' to introduce the topic, not a direct object.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Comfort"?What are tense/participle forms of "Comfort"?
comforts(3rd_singular)comforting(present_participle)comforted(past)comforted(past_participle)