sympathize /ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/ CET4 TEM4 ( sympathizing, sympathized, sympathizes )

BRIT also sympathise

• 1. 

  V-I If you sympathize with someone who is in a bad situation, you show that you are sorry for them. 同情

  例：

  I must tell you how much I sympathize with you for your loss, Professor.

  教授，我必须告诉您我对您所受的损失深表同情。

• 2. 

  V-I If you sympathize with someone's feelings, you understand them and are not critical of them. 理解

  例：

  Some Europeans sympathize with the Americans over the issue.

  一些欧洲人在这个问题上对美国人表示理解。

• 3. 

  V-I If you sympathize with a proposal or action, you approve of it and are willing to support it. 支持

  例：

  Most of the people living there sympathized with the guerrillas.

  住在那儿的大部分人支持这些游击队员。