solace - n. 安慰；慰藉；安慰之物 vt. 安慰；抚慰；使快乐

　　Definition

1 of 2  verb

　　transitive verb

　　1: to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : CONSOLE

　　2 a: to make cheerful b: AMUSE

　　3: ALLAY, SOOTHE

2 of 2  noun

　　1: comfort in grief : alleviation of grief or anxiety

　　2: a source of relief or consolation

　　Synonyms

　　Verb - assure,cheer,comfort,console,reassure,soothe

　　Noun - cheer,omfort,consolation,relief

　　Example Sentences

　　Verb

　　Solaced by an abundance of whisky, champagne and cigars, he always bounced back, restoring and recreating himself through intensely active immersion in one or another of his varied interests … - Robert Kuttner, New York Times Book Review, 23 Oct. 1988

　　In this deplorable state, I contrived to do, what I take to have been, three Objective things. I got Mr. Franklin his sherry; I retired to my own room; and I solaced myself with the most composing pipe of tobacco I ever remember to have smoked in my life. - Wilkie Collins, The Moonstone, 1868

　　… and it was settled that Mr. Jones should be sent for early in the morning if Miss Bennet were not decidedly better. Bingley was quite uncomfortable; his sisters declared that they were miserable. They solaced their wretchedness, however, by duets after supper … -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, 1813

　　Verb

　　Greene emerged from the episode unrepentant and unburdened of lawmaking responsibilities — and enjoying the continued support of Trump, who called to offer solace the day her committee assignments were taken away -Robert Draper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2022

　　Identifying and utilizing wild edible plants is an ancient skill set that in modern times is a fun outdoor activity that provides food and solace away from everyday life. - Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2021