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Consolation
UK
/ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
Translation of "consolation" into Russian
consolation
Noun
UK
/ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
consolation
consolations pl
She found consolation in her friends during difficult times.
Она нашла утешение в своих друзьях в трудные времена.
The team received a consolation prize for their efforts.
Команда получила компенсацию за свои усилия.
Definitions
consolation
Noun
UK
/ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
After the loss of her pet, she found consolation in the support of her friends.
A person or thing providing comfort to someone who has suffered.
His old guitar was a great consolation to him during difficult times.
A prize given to a competitor who does not win, to acknowledge their participation.
She received a consolation prize for finishing in fourth place in the competition.
An instance of limited success, such as a goal or point, that does not alter the final outcome but provides some comfort after an overall loss.
His late strike was only a consolation, as the team had already conceded three goals.
consolation
Adjective
UK
/ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
Given, awarded, or achieved as a comfort or soothing substitute rather than as the primary reward or result.
They scored a consolation goal in the final minute.
Idioms and phrases
source of consolation
She found a source of consolation in her friends.
источник утешения
Она нашла источник утешения в своих друзьях.
offer consolation
He went to offer consolation to the grieving family.
предложить утешение
Он пришел, чтобы предложить утешение скорбящей семье.
great consolation
The support of the community was a great consolation during tough times.
большое утешение
Поддержка сообщества была большим утешением в трудные времена.
find consolation
Many people find consolation in art during difficult moments.
найти утешение
Многие находят утешение в искусстве в трудные моменты.
consolation prize
He received a consolation prize for his participation in the competition.
утешительный приз
Он получил утешительный приз за участие в конкурсе.