solace
gb/sˈɑlɪs/ us/sˈɑlɪs/
C1
英語
~ 8800
vigasz, megnyugvás, lelki menedék, vigaszforrás, vigasztal, megvigasztal
名詞
C1
FORMAL
1
vigasz
B1
megnyugvás
B2
用法パターン：
[someone] finds solace in [something]
After her father died, she found solace in long walks by the river.
Apja halála után vigaszt talált a folyóparti hosszú sétákban.
He took little solace in their apologies, because the damage was already done.
Kevés vigaszt talált a bocsánatkérésükben, mert a kár már bekövetkezett.
Many people seek solace in music when they feel overwhelmed.
The message from his old friend was a great solace during his illness.
She drew solace from the fact that she had done everything she could.
学習者向け例文
She finds solace in reading when she feels lonely.
Amikor magányosnak érzi magát, vigaszt talál az olvasásban.
He takes solace in the love of his family.
Családja szeretetében talál vigaszt.
Music gives me solace after a hard day.
Many people look for solace in their faith.
Talking to a good friend can be a great solace.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes write *"I am solace"* to mean they feel better. Use verbs like *find*, *take*, or *seek*: *"I find solace in music"*. Another mistake is to use it like a verb in this sense: say *"This gives me solace"*, not *"This solaces me"* (which sounds very literary).
意味
comfort when you are suffering
コロケーション
find solace
|seek solace
|take solace
|offer solace
|solace in
|a source of solace
類義語
comfort (More common and less formal; can be physical or emotional, while solace is mainly emotional in hard times.)
|
consolation (Very close in meaning, but often used for something that slightly reduces sadness rather than the whole feeling of comfort.)
対義語
distress (Describes the state of emotional pain or suffering that solace helps to ease.)
テーマ
emotions
|mental health
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
定義
A feeling of comfort that you have when you are very sad, worried, or in pain.
A feeling of emotional comfort or relief in a time of sadness, grief, or distress.
名詞
C1
FORMAL
2
用法パターン：
[something] is [someone]'s solace
Her children were her greatest solace after the divorce.
A gyerekei jelentették számára a legnagyobb vigaszt a válás után.
In those lonely years, books became his main solace.
Azokban a magányos években a könyvek lettek a fő vigasza.
Volunteering at the shelter was a real solace to him during unemployment.
The garden was a quiet solace for her in the middle of the noisy city.
Knowing that others understood his struggle was some solace to him.
学習者向け例文
Her dog is her main solace when she feels sad.
Amikor szomorú, a kutyája a fő vigasza.
Reading is a big solace for many people.
Sok ember számára az olvasás nagy vigasz.
Talking to his brother is a great solace to him.
The park is a solace for me after work.
This song is a real solace to my heart.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse the feeling and the source, writing *"I am solace in music"* instead of *"Music is a solace to me"* or *"I find solace in music"*. Remember: a solace is what gives you comfort; you feel solace, you do not usually say you "are" solace.
意味
person or thing that comforts
コロケーション
only solace
|a great solace
|a real solace
|solace for [someone]
|solace to [someone]
類義語
comfort (Very similar, but can also suggest physical ease; solace highlights emotional support in difficulty.)
|
refuge (Emphasizes a safe place or escape from trouble, while solace emphasizes the emotional relief given.)
対義語
burden (A burden adds stress or pain instead of giving comfort, so it functions as the opposite of a source of solace.)
テーマ
emotions
|mental health
|daily life
|relationships
定義
Someone or something that makes you feel better when you are sad or worried.
A person, activity, idea, or thing that provides emotional comfort or relief in a time of sadness, grief, or distress.
動詞
C2
LITERARY
3
vigasztal
B1
megvigasztal
B2
用法パターン：
[someone] solaces [someone]
Friends gathered to solace the family after the accident.
A barátok összegyűltek, hogy vigasztalják a családot a baleset után.
Nothing could fully solace her after the loss of her child.
Gyermeke elvesztése után semmi sem tudta teljesen megvigasztalni.
He was solaced by the letters of support he received from strangers.
学習者向け例文
Her kind words solaced him a little.
Kedves szavai egy kicsit megvigasztalták őt.
The warm messages from fans solaced the team after their loss.
A szurkolók kedves üzenetei megvigasztalták a csapatot a vereség után.
He was solaced by the help of his neighbors.
よくある間違い：
Learners almost never need this verb; *comfort* or *console* is more natural. Using *solace* as a verb in everyday speech can sound strange or old-fashioned.
意味
to comfort someone who suffers
コロケーション
solace the grieving
|solace her heart
|solace his pain
|solaced by [something]
類義語
comfort (More common and neutral; solace as a verb sounds formal or literary.)
|
console (Very close in meaning but more frequent than the verb solace in modern English.)
対義語
upset (To make someone more sad or worried, which is the opposite of solacing them.)
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
定義
To help someone feel less sad or worried.
To give emotional comfort or relief to someone who is sad, grieving, or distressed.
文法
辞書形
solace
IPA
GB/sˈɑlɪs/
US/sˈɑlɪs/
音節・強勢
solace （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (solace)
活用形
Noun
- Base: solace
- Plural: solace, solaces
Verb
- Base: solace
- 3rd Person Singular: solaces
- Present Participle: solacing
- Past: solaced
関連語
Forms
solaces
noun
solacing
verb
solaced
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsolable
adjective
Advanced or less common
consolatory
adjective
表現
a source of solace
1/ə sˈɔɹs əv sˈɑlɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
thing that gives regular comfort
Something that often makes you feel better when you are sad or worried.
例文
- Her daily walk by the sea was a constant source of solace.
- Books have always been a source of solace for him.
find solace in
1/fˈaɪnd sˈɑlɪs ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
to get comfort from something
To feel emotional comfort because of something when you are sad or worried.
例文
- After the breakup, she found solace in painting every evening.
- Many people find solace in nature during difficult times.
give solace to
1/ɡˈɪv sˈɑlɪs tə/
fixed phrase
formal
to provide comfort to someone
To provide emotional comfort to someone who is sad, worried, or in pain.
例文
- Her visit gave great solace to her sick grandfather.
- The kind words from strangers gave solace to the victims.
offer solace to
1/ˈɔfɚ sˈɑlɪs tə/
fixed phrase
formal
to try to comfort someone
To try to help someone feel less sad or worried.
例文
- Neighbors brought food and cards to offer solace to the grieving family.
- The therapist offered solace to patients dealing with anxiety.
seek solace in
1/sˈik sˈɑlɪs ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
to look for comfort in something
To try to get emotional comfort from something when you are sad or in pain.
例文
- He sought solace in alcohol after losing his job, which only made things worse.
- After the scandal, she sought solace in her work.
take solace in
1/tˈeɪk sˈɑlɪs ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
to feel comfort from a fact
To feel some comfort because of a particular fact, detail, or small good thing in a bad situation.
例文
- She took solace in the fact that her friend did not suffer for long.
- He took solace in knowing that he had done his best.