/ˌri:əˈʃɔ:rəns ||; ˌriəˈʃυrəns/noun [U] [C] advice or help that you give to sb to stop him/her worrying or being afraid 安慰；使放心或安心: I need some reassurance that I'm doing things the right way. 我需要确信我的做法正确。The people in the village are asking for reassurances that the water is fit to drink. 村民要求确保食水适宜饮用。