sympathetic
/ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3637 in the learning path
同情的；体谅的
Definitions
adj. showing understanding and care for someone's difficulties
同情的；体谅的
adj. showing approval or support for an idea or proposal
赞同的；支持的
Example
My manager was sympathetic when I explained my difficulties.
我说明困难后，经理表示理解。
Employers who are sympathetic to carers' needs can improve staff wellbeing by offering flexible working arrangements.
体谅照护者需求的雇主可以通过提供灵活的工作安排来改善员工福祉。
Collocations
- a sympathetic listener
- a sympathetic attitude
- sympathetic to a proposal
Word family
- sympathy (n.)
- sympathise (v.)
- sympathetically (adv.)
- unsympathetic (adj.)
Synonyms
- understanding
- compassionate
Antonyms
- unsympathetic
Usage tip
常接to或towards；不表示“讨人喜欢的”。
FAQ
- What does sympathetic mean?
- showing understanding and care for someone's difficulties showing approval or support for an idea or proposal
- How is sympathetic pronounced?
- UK /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/, US /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
