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reassurance

美音:[´ri:ə´ʃuərəns ]点这儿播放单词美音发声
英音:[´ri:ə´ʃuərəns ]点这儿播放单词英音发声
n.放心

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reassurance为短语/超纲词汇

词根

sur=sure(确定的),secure(安全的)

reassurance


/-rəns; -rəns/
n
1 [U] reassuring or being reassured 消除恐惧或疑虑; 恢复信心; 放心
*want, need, demand, etc reassurance, eg from a doctor about one's health 需要消除疑虑(如经医生证实身体健康).
2 [C] thing that reassures 使人消除恐惧或疑虑的事物; 使人恢复信心的事物
*numerous reassurances that we were safe 消除我们的疑虑使我们感到安全的事物.

reassurance


n
[U and C]
something that is said or done which makes someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened about a problem
 Parents are looking for reassurance about their children's safety.
give/offer/provide reassurance
 They are offering practical help and reassurance.
reassurance that
 We have been given reassurances that the water is safe to drink.