sympathy
/ˈsɪmpəθɪ; `sɪmpəθɪ/ n
1 [U] ~ (for/towards sb) (capacity for) sharing the feelings of others; feeling of pity and sorrow (for sb) 同情; 同情心
feel great sympathy for sb 对某人深为同情
She never expressed any sympathy when I was injured. 我受伤时她从未表示过同情.
Out of sympathy for the homeless children he gave them shelter for the night. 他怀著恻隐之心, 留那些无家可归的孩子过夜.
2 sympathies [pl]
feeling or expression of sorrow, approval, etc 哀悼;慰问; （感情上的）支持, 赞同
You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. 对於令夫人之去世, 谨向您表示最深切的慰问.
My sympathies are with the workers in this dispute. 在这场纠纷中, 我站在工人一方.
3 [U] ~ (between sb and sb) liking for each other produced in people who have similar opinions or tastes 志同道合; 意气相投
A bond of sympathy developed between members of the group. 该组织成员间产生了志同道合的凝聚力.
4 (idm 习语) in sympathy (with sb/sth) showing support or approval for a cause, etc 对某事业等表示支持或赞同
The steel workers came out in sympathy with the miners, ie went on strike to show support for them. 钢铁工人为声援矿工举行了罢工.
I'm sure she will be in sympathy with your proposal. 我确信她一定赞成你的建议. have no, some, etc sympathy with sb/sth be unable/able to share sb's views, etc 不同意[同意]某人的观点等
He's wrong I have no sympathy with him. 他错了--我不同意他的意见.
I have some sympathy with that point of view. 我比较赞成这种看法.