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comfort
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural comforts
plural comforts
Learner's definition of COMFORT
1
[noncount] : a state or situation in which you are relaxed and do not have any physically unpleasant feelings caused by pain, heat, cold, etc.舒适；舒服
- These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures.在最冷的天气里，穿上这双靴子既暖和又舒适。
- The car's seats are designed for comfort.这款汽车的座椅设计讲求舒适性。
- The suites combine comfort with convenience.这些套房既舒适又方便。
- The drug gave some comfort to the patient.用了这种药，病人感到舒服了些。
- I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort.我找到一把舒适的椅子，可以舒服地坐在上面读书。
- We like to watch movies in the comfort of our own home. [=in our own home where we can relax and be comfortable]我们喜欢在自己家里舒舒服服地看电影。
2
[noncount] : a state or feeling of being less worried, upset, frightened, etc., during a time of trouble or emotional pain安慰；慰藉 — see also cold comfort
- He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job.他失业后便向她寻求安慰和支持。
- We found little/no comfort in their words. [=their words did not make us feel better]他们的话几乎没有/没有带给我们任何安慰。
- If it is any comfort to you, I've made the same mistake myself. = It might give you comfort to know that I've made the same mistake myself.我也犯过同样的错误，这或许对你有所安慰。
- I take comfort in the knowledge that I'm not alone. [=I feel less worried/upset because I know that I am not alone]得知我并非独自一人，我感到了安慰。
3
[count] : a person or thing that makes someone feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc.让人感到安慰的人（或事物） — usually singular通常用单数
- They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time.在那段艰难时期，他们是彼此莫大的安慰。
- Her grandchildren were always a great comfort to her.她的孙辈们一直是她莫大的安慰。
- It's a comfort to know that you are nearby.知道有你在身边，就是一种安慰。
4
comforts [plural] : the things that make you more comfortable and that make your life easier and more pleasant舒适的设施（或条件等） — see also creature comfort
- domestic comforts家用舒适设施
- a country inn with all the comforts of home具有家一般舒适条件的乡村旅馆
5
[noncount] : a state or situation in which you have all the money and possessions that you need生活富足
- They lived a life of comfort and ease.他们过着富足安逸的生活。
too close for comfort
also too near for comfort ◊ Something or someone that is too close/near for comfort is close enough to make you feel nervous, worried, or upset.（因过于接近而）使人紧张（或担忧、不快）
- That bus came a little too close for comfort!那辆公共汽车开得太靠近了，让人提心吊胆！
- When we went out for drinks together, I realized we were getting too close for comfort. [=we were getting closer than I wanted to be]我们一起出去喝酒时，我意识到我们的交往过于密切了。
2 comfort /ˈkʌmfɚt/ verb
comforts; comforted; comforting
2 comfort
/ˈkʌmfɚt/
verb
comforts; comforted; comforting
Learner's definition of COMFORT
[+ object]
: to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : to give comfort to (someone)安慰，抚慰（某人）
- She did her best to comfort [=console] the crying child.她尽了自己最大的努力来安慰那个哭泣的孩子。
- Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community.社区的倾力支持让我们全家感到安慰。
- We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over.想想最糟糕的时候已经过去，我们可以借此来安慰自己了。
— comforting
adjective [more comforting; most comforting]- Knowing that I can rely on your help is a comforting thought. = It is comforting to know that I can rely on your help.得知能够仰仗你的帮助，我感到安慰。
— comfortingly
adverb- a comfortingly familiar face让人感到安慰的熟悉面孔
com·fort ˈkəm(p)-fərt 
comforted; comforting; comforts
Example Sentences
Verb Our family was comforted by the outpouring of support from the community. We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst is over. Noun These boots provide warmth and comfort in the coldest temperatures. The car's seats are designed for comfort. The suites combine comfort with convenience. The drug gave some comfort to the patient. I found a cozy chair where I could read in comfort. He turned to her for comfort and support when he lost his job. They were great comforts to each other during that difficult time. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022 His mother and grandfather endeavored to comfort the devastated 12-year-old, struggling to comprehend a loss that will forever mark his life. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 People comfort one another at the scene of a shooting in central Oslo, Norway, on Saturday. Reuters, NBC News, 28 June 2022 Mike tries to comfort Manuel by telling him that justice will be done. Kat Rosenfield, EW.com, 19 July 2022 After her divorce and years of living alone, pets were there to comfort her, protect her, and to be good companions to her. Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 8 June 2022 While David appears relieved after the embrace, Kobe continues to shed a few tears, prompting his incoming father-in-law to comfort him. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Another patient, who was also upset, sat in a waiting room chair and cried as a staffer tried to comfort her. Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Her dad later joined her on stage, saying his daughter learned to sing to comfort him through his chemotherapy treatments. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022 Laura Fisher, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 This Adidas tee is made of soft cotton jersey and designed with everyday comfort in mind. Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 10 Sep. 2022 Offering your baby more space and softer padding, this seat is equal parts protection and comfort. Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 10 Sep. 2022 There’s enjoyment in the garlic-forward, creamy dish itself, but there’s also comfort in the routine-ness of it. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Plus, the Classic continues to receive excellent ratings from our testers and survey panelists for comfort and overall sleep quality. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 With that comfort comes those moments between the fanbase, whether road or home, and myself. The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Turmeric also helps support healthy joint mobility and comfort, according to Purina, and is safe to give to dogs in small amounts. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Chef Luca Cianciulli and his business partner and wife, Maxime Landry, have created the prototypical neighborhood restaurant in Villeray with a menu dedicated to Italian comfort classics. Mia Leimkuhler, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
Vice President Kamala Harris made an unannounced visit to Highland Park, Ill., Tuesday to comfort a community terrorized by a Fourth of July mass shooting. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022 His mother and grandfather endeavored to comfort the devastated 12-year-old, struggling to comprehend a loss that will forever mark his life. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 People comfort one another at the scene of a shooting in central Oslo, Norway, on Saturday. Reuters, NBC News, 28 June 2022 Mike tries to comfort Manuel by telling him that justice will be done. Kat Rosenfield, EW.com, 19 July 2022 After her divorce and years of living alone, pets were there to comfort her, protect her, and to be good companions to her. Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 8 June 2022 While David appears relieved after the embrace, Kobe continues to shed a few tears, prompting his incoming father-in-law to comfort him. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Another patient, who was also upset, sat in a waiting room chair and cried as a staffer tried to comfort her. Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Her dad later joined her on stage, saying his daughter learned to sing to comfort him through his chemotherapy treatments. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022 Noun
Reviewers report that the boots far outperform for the price in terms of water resistance, comfort, and fashion. Laura Fisher, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 This Adidas tee is made of soft cotton jersey and designed with everyday comfort in mind. Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 10 Sep. 2022 Offering your baby more space and softer padding, this seat is equal parts protection and comfort. Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 10 Sep. 2022 There’s enjoyment in the garlic-forward, creamy dish itself, but there’s also comfort in the routine-ness of it. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Plus, the Classic continues to receive excellent ratings from our testers and survey panelists for comfort and overall sleep quality. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 With that comfort comes those moments between the fanbase, whether road or home, and myself. The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Turmeric also helps support healthy joint mobility and comfort, according to Purina, and is safe to give to dogs in small amounts. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Chef Luca Cianciulli and his business partner and wife, Maxime Landry, have created the prototypical neighborhood restaurant in Villeray with a menu dedicated to Italian comfort classics. Mia Leimkuhler, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English comforten, conforten "to strengthen spiritually, inspire with courage, exort, cheer up, encourage, invigorate," borrowed from Anglo-French conforter, comforter, borrowed from Late Latin confortāre "to strengthen, restore strength to, invigorate, cure" (Medieval Latin also "to cheer, reassure"), from Latin con- con- + Late Latin -fortāre, verbal derivative of Latin fortis "strong, robust" — more at fort
Noun
Middle English comfort, counfort "invigoration, encouragement, assurance, feeling of relief, pleasure, gratification," borrowed from Anglo-French comfort, confort, cunfort "solace, encouragement, enjoyment, satisfaction," noun derivative of conforter, comforter "to strengthen, encourage, solace" — more at comfort entry 1
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of comfort was in the 13th century Phrases Containing comfort
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