资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Console \Con*sole"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Consoled}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Consoling}.] [L. consolari,. p. p. consolatus; con- +
   solari to console, comfort: cf. F. consoler. See {Solace}.]
   To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief
   and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe.

         And empty heads console with empty sound. --Pope.

         I am much consoled by the reflection that the religion
         of Christ has been attacked in vain by all the wits and
         philosophers, and its triumph has been complete. --P.
                                                  Henry.

   Syn: To comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain; encourage;
        support. See {Comfort}.