| 释义 |
sol·ace /ˈsɒləs，-lɪs/ n. | vt. | vi. | phr.
I n.
1. 安慰，慰藉
seek solace in company 交朋友以求得慰藉
take solace in alcohol 借酒浇愁
He found a certain solace in his work. 他在自己的工作中找到某种安慰。
2. 安慰物
Books were his only solace. 书籍是他唯一的慰藉。
My chief solace in old age is the affection of my friends. 我晚年的主要安慰是朋友们的友情。
Her poetry has always been a solace to me in times of unusual stress. 她的诗歌在我异常困难时一直是对我的一种安慰。
II ❶ vt.
1. 安慰；抚慰；使平静；使快乐
2. 减轻；缓和
solace grief 缓解悲痛
3. 〈古〉使(处所)舒适
4. 〈废〉给…娱乐
❷ vi.
〈废〉安慰，抚慰；起抚慰作用
[< OFr solas < L sōlātium comfort < sōlārī to console] phr. solace oneself with 用…来安慰自己 |