1 [U] the state of having everything your body needs, or of having a pleasant life 安逸:
Most people expect to live in comfort in their old age.人大都希望能安享晚年。to travel in comfort闲适的旅游
2 [U] the feeling of being physically relaxed and in no pain 身体舒服或无痛苦:
This car has been specially designed for extra comfort.这辆汽车经过精心设计,坐起来特别舒适。 [OPP] discomfort 反义词为discomfort
3 [U] help or kindness to sb who is suffering 安慰:
I tried to offer a few words of comfort.我尽量说了几句安慰的话。
4 a comfort (to sb) [sing] a person or thing that helps you when you are very sad or worried 给予安慰的人或物:
You've been a real comfort to me.你的确是我的安慰。
5 [C] something that makes your life easier or more pleasant 使生活舒适的东西:
the comforts of home使家居生活舒适的物品
comfort²
/ˈkʌmfət ||; ˈkʌmfɚt/verb
[T] to try to make sb feel less worried or unhappy 安慰:
to comfort a crying child安慰一个哭哭啼啼的小孩子