| 词组 | sympathetic |
| 释义 | sympathetic /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk◂/ adjective 1. showing that you feel sorry for someone who has problemsadverbsdeeply sympathetic The other officers remembered him as a patient and deeply sympathetic man.nounsa sympathetic listener Jill was a very sympathetic listener.a sympathetic ear (=someone who will listen to another person talking about their problems and show that they feel sorry for that person) He needs a sympathetic ear.THESAURUS: sympathetic compassionateperson | man | woman wanting to help people who are suffering or having problems: He was a compassionate person and sensitive to the needs of other people. | The doctor was a kind and compassionate man. | I was allowed to go home on compassionate grounds (=because something bad has happened to someone and they need time off work, especially because someone they know is very ill or has died). understandingperson | man | woman | boss | look | smile not getting angry with someone or criticizing them, because you can see that they have problems: His wife must be a very tolerant and understanding person. | I have had a lot of time off work, but luckily my boss is very understanding. | She gave me an understanding look. | "I'll tell them you can't come," Rachel said with an understanding smile. | I'm sure the authorities will be understanding about your situation. caringperson | man | woman | family | mother | father | parent | staff | look | attitude caring about other people’s feelings and wanting to help them: He was a very sincere and deeply caring person. | Theirs is a close, loving and caring family. | Sarah was a warm and caring mother. | Our friendly caring staff will make sure that your visit will be enjoyable. | The British are well known for their caring attitude toward animals.THESAURUS: sympathetic → kind22. agreeing with someone or somethingadverbshighly sympathetic Eady is understood to have been highly sympathetic towards the chief executive.nounsa sympathetic audience (=people who agree with someone or something) The group provided him with a sympathetic audience for his opinions.prepositionssympathetic to/towards sb/sth They seemed sympathetic to the idea. |
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