/ˈsɪmpəθi ||; ˈsɪmpəθɪ/noun (
plural sympathies)
1 [U] sympathy (for/towards sb) an understanding of other people's feelings, especially their problems 同情；谅解: Everyone feels great sympathyfor the victims of the attack. 大家都非常同情遇袭的受害者。I don't expect any sympathy from you. 我没有指望你会谅解我。I have no sympathyfor Mark -- it's his own fault. 我并不同情马克─他是咎由自取。
2 sympathies [pl] feelings of support or agreement 支持；赞同
in sympathy (with sb/sth) in agreement, showing that you support or approve of sb/sth 支持；赞同:
Taxi drivers stopped work in sympathy with the striking bus drivers. 出租车司机不载客，以支持正在罢工的公共汽车司机。