/ˈempəθi ||; ˈɛmpəθɪ/noun [C,U] empathy (with/for sb/sth);empathy (between A and B) the ability to imagine how another person is feeling and so understand his/her mood 设身处地的能力或做法；同感；同理心 [C,U] Some adults have (a) great empathywith children. 有的大人很能理解孩子的心理。 ➔empathize(also -ise) /ˈempəθaɪz ||; ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ verb [I] empathize (with sb/sth) He's a popular teacher because he empathizes with his students. 他是个受人爱戴的老师，因为他能理解学生。