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comfortable
/ˈkʌmftəbəl/
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1 · adjective
Physically or emotionally relaxed and free from discomfort.
身体或心情放松、没有明显不适的。
Use make someone comfortable for helping a person relax; 舒服 often has a neutral tone on 服 in speech.
Is this seat comfortable for you?
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这个座位你坐着舒服吗？
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2 · adjective
(of clothes) loose and comfortable; comfortable
宽松；舒服
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She felt much more comfortable after changing into loose clothes.
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换上宽松的衣服后，她觉得舒服多了。
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Pronunciation: /kʌmfɚtəbəl/
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舒服 — Physically or emotionally relaxed and free from discomfort.