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词汇 sympathetically
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Definition of sympathetically in English:

sympathetically

adverb sɪmpəˈθɛtɪkliˌsɪmpəˈθɛdɪk(ə)li
  • 1In 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
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I sympathetically offered to explain to her professor why her paper would be late.
    • Tears formed in her eyes and the man looked at her sympathetically.
    • We listened sympathetically to the views of the residents.
    • I'm really sorry to hear that, " I remarked, patting her shoulder sympathetically.
    • She explained her night and her mother nodded sympathetically.
    • Sympathetically, he leads George away, offering him a drink.
    • She treats him sympathetically.
    • She placed a hand on his sympathetically.
    • One could easily picture her sympathetically tending grazed knees in the playground.
    • He always listens sympathetically to the complaints of others.
  • 2In a way that shows approval of or favour towards an idea or action.

    the plea for restraint was treated sympathetically
    Example sentencesExamples
    • His request was treated sympathetically by the ship's commanding officer.
    • Many people believe that employers will not look sympathetically on requests to work flexibly.
    • The plea for restraint was treated sympathetically.
    • He often refused to show his constructions to visitors whom he did not think capable of responding sympathetically to them.
    • Our instructions are to deal with the cases expeditiously and sympathetically.
  • 3In a way that attracts the liking of others.

    supporters of the campaign were sympathetically portrayed
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Her bumbling father is sympathetically depicted.
    • The homeless often appear sympathetically in his poetry.
    • The dictator is portrayed sympathetically.
    • They're played sympathetically by a solid group of actors.
    • The evening news represented growers sympathetically.
    1. 3.1 In a sensitive or appropriate way.
      the oak panelled lounge has been sympathetically restored
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The present owners have taken great care in sympathetically modernising the property.
      • He added that the development would be sympathetically designed to fit in with the surrounding area.
      • The listed building contains many historical features that are being sympathetically restored.
      • The entire house has been sympathetically renovated.
      • It can brighten the tone by allowing strings to resonate sympathetically with each other.
      • It is a highly versatile property that has been sympathetically restored.
      • The farm has always been managed sympathetically for wildlife.
      • Imagine my surprise when I finally heard the score played sympathetically and well.
      • Listed as being of national importance, the house has been sympathetically preserved and restored.
      • The exhibition fits sympathetically within its site in the interior of the schoolhouse.

Definition of sympathetically in US English:

sympathetically

adverbˌsɪmpəˈθɛdɪk(ə)liˌsimpəˈTHedik(ə)lē
  • 1In 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
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He always listens sympathetically to the complaints of others.
    • She explained her night and her mother nodded sympathetically.
    • One could easily picture her sympathetically tending grazed knees in the playground.
    • She treats him sympathetically.
    • She placed a hand on his sympathetically.
    • Sympathetically, he leads George away, offering him a drink.
    • I sympathetically offered to explain to her professor why her paper would be late.
    • I'm really sorry to hear that, " I remarked, patting her shoulder sympathetically.
    • We listened sympathetically to the views of the residents.
    • Tears formed in her eyes and the man looked at her sympathetically.
  • 2In a way that shows approval of or favor toward an idea or action.

    the plea for restraint was treated sympathetically
    Example sentencesExamples
    • His request was treated sympathetically by the ship's commanding officer.
    • He often refused to show his constructions to visitors whom he did not think capable of responding sympathetically to them.
    • The plea for restraint was treated sympathetically.
    • Many people believe that employers will not look sympathetically on requests to work flexibly.
    • Our instructions are to deal with the cases expeditiously and sympathetically.
  • 3In a way that attracts the liking of others.

    supporters of the campaign were sympathetically portrayed
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Her bumbling father is sympathetically depicted.
    • The homeless often appear sympathetically in his poetry.
    • They're played sympathetically by a solid group of actors.
    • The evening news represented growers sympathetically.
    • The dictator is portrayed sympathetically.
    1. 3.1 In a sensitive or appropriate way.
      the oak panelled lounge has been sympathetically restored
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The farm has always been managed sympathetically for wildlife.
      • He added that the development would be sympathetically designed to fit in with the surrounding area.
      • The listed building contains many historical features that are being sympathetically restored.
      • It is a highly versatile property that has been sympathetically restored.
      • It can brighten the tone by allowing strings to resonate sympathetically with each other.
      • Imagine my surprise when I finally heard the score played sympathetically and well.
      • Listed as being of national importance, the house has been sympathetically preserved and restored.
      • The exhibition fits sympathetically within its site in the interior of the schoolhouse.
      • The entire house has been sympathetically renovated.
      • The present owners have taken great care in sympathetically modernising the property.
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