consolation
/ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/ · /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6805 in the learning path
安慰；慰藉
Definitions
n. comfort received when you feel sad or disappointed
安慰；慰藉
n. someone or something that makes disappointment easier to bear
令人宽慰的人或事
Example
After losing the match, she found consolation in music.
输掉比赛后，她从音乐中获得了慰藉。
For workers facing unemployment, emotional support offers some consolation, but practical assistance remains essential for long-term recovery.
对于面临失业的劳动者，情感支持能带来些许安慰，但实际援助对长期恢复仍至关重要。
Collocations
- find consolation in
- a consolation prize
- little consolation
- some consolation
Word family
- console (v.)
- consoling (adj.)
- inconsolable (adj.)
Synonyms
- comfort
- solace
Usage tip
安慰本身不可数；具体的安慰之事可用a consolation。
FAQ
- What does consolation mean?
- comfort received when you feel sad or disappointed someone or something that makes disappointment easier to bear
- How is consolation pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/, US /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
