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Sympathise Meaning in English

word

ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz
SIM-puh-thyz
sˈɪmpəθˌaɪz
SIM-puh-thyz

释义

To show that you understand and share someone else’s feelings, especially when they are sad or upset.

用法与细微差别

British spelling is 'sympathise'; American is 'sympathize'. Often followed by 'with' ("I sympathise with you"). It is different from 'empathise', which means to deeply feel what someone else feels. Formal or semi-formal register.

例句

I sympathise with your situation.

basic

People often sympathise when someone loses a loved one.

basic

She sympathised with her friend during hard times.

basic

You don’t have to agree, but you can at least sympathise.

natural

I can sympathise — I’ve been there myself.

natural

Not everyone will sympathise with your complaints.

natural