sympathetically
- IPA[ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkli]
英式
- in a way that shows pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune；in a way that shows approval of or favour towards an idea or action
- 釋義
副詞
- 1. in a way that shows pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune she listened sympathetically to Lizzy's grievances I smiled sympathetically at the mother
- 2. in a way that shows approval of or favour towards an idea or action the plea for restraint was treated sympathetically
- 3. in a way that attracts the liking of others supporters of the campaign were sympathetically portrayed
- ▪ in a sensitive or appropriate way the oak panelled lounge has been sympathetically restored
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- IPA[ˌsimpəˈTHedək(ə)lē]
美式
- in a way that shows pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune: she listened sympathetically to Lizzy's grievances I smiled sympathetically at the mother
Oxford American Dictionary
