consolation
n
1 [U] consoling or being consoled 安慰; 慰问; 慰藉
a few words of consolation 几句安慰的话
Money is no consolation when you don't like your work, ie does not make up for not liking it. 要是不喜欢所做的工作, 给的钱多也没用.
2 [C] person or thing that consoles 带来安慰的人或事物
Your company has been a great consolation to me. 有你为伴我感到极大的安慰.
At least you weren't hurt that's one consolation, ie one good aspect of an otherwise bad situation. 至少你没有受到伤害--这是不幸中的幸事.
🗣️ 情景例句
We can write letters. It's cheaper than calling.
我们可以写信就好,那比打电话便宜。
I think it's going to be too hot.
我认为天气将会太热。
but one day, after heavy shower, I happened to be walking in my garden when I noticed a huge number of snails taking a stroll on some of my prize plants.