🇬🇧🇨🇳 compassion - 同情 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "compassion" ("同情"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Compassion means you notice when someone (or even an animal) is sad, hurt, or having a hard time, and you honestly care and want to help them feel better.
My cat had zero compassion when I fell off the couch; she just sat on my belly like it was a new throne.
I tried to show compassion to my alarm clock by saying "sorry" every time I smacked the snooze button.
The librarian had compassion for my loud sneeze and handed me a tissue instead of launching me into outer space with her glare.
The teacher had compassion when I forgot my homework, but my backpack did not—it just sat there, empty and suspicious.
Scientists say animals like rats, elephants, and dogs can show compassion too—so your dog might actually feel bad when he steals your sandwich… right before stealing the next one.
A cold evening, a woman saw a small boy shivering by the bus stop. Compassion made her stop; her compassion moved her to give him her coat. People watched, and her compassion led her to buy hot soup. A man offered a chair because her compassion had made him act too. The boy smiled; compassion warmed the whole street.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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