console
console — verb
1. to offer kind words or gentle actions to a person who is feeling sad or disappoi
to offer kind words or gentle actions to a person who is feeling sad or disappointed, so that they feel less upset
Gabriel tried to console his younger brother after the team lost the match.
console + person + after + [event]
The elderly nurse gently consoled the frightened child by holding her hand.
console + by + gerund
When Felix failed his driving test a second time, his roommate consoled him.
Roya wrote a long letter to console her cousin, who was nervous about the surgery.
文法句型
console + person who is sad
用法筆記
The person being consoled must be specifically unhappy or disappointed — not simply in need of general encouragement. This sense is not used for calming someone who is angry or afraid.
常見錯誤
2. to make yourself feel less sad or disappointed by finding a reason or activity t
to make yourself feel less sad or disappointed by finding a reason or activity that gives you comfort
After losing the race, Anong consoled herself by thinking about the next competition.
reflexive pattern: console + oneself + by + gerund
Eitan consoled himself with the thought that no one had been hurt in the accident.
reflexive pattern: console + oneself + with + noun phrase
Tara consoled herself by eating ice cream after a bad day at work.
Joshua consoled himself by remembering that he had done his best in the exam.
- comfort oneself
less common in everyday speech; 'console yourself' is more natural
- cheer oneself up
informal, focuses on lifting mood rather than handling disappointment
文法句型
console oneself with + noun phrase
console oneself by + gerund
用法筆記
Always used with a reflexive pronoun (myself, yourself, himself, herself, etc.). The pattern 'console oneself with/by' is the only natural structure for this sense.
常見錯誤
console — noun
1. a flat surface or board that holds the buttons, switches, and displays used to o
a flat surface or board that holds the buttons, switches, and displays used to operate a machine, vehicle, or electronic system
Christopher pressed a button on the console and the screen lit up immediately.
collocation: on the console
The pilot checked the main console before starting the engines of the plane.
collocation: main console
Mateo adjusted the sound levels from the recording console at the back of the room.
Gita stared at the console in the studio, unsure which button to push first.
- control panel
more general term; 'console' often implies a larger or more integrated surface with displays
- dashboard
specifically the console in a vehicle, especially a car or aircraft
用法筆記
Often preceded by a noun that describes the type of equipment, such as 'sound console,' 'mixing console,' or 'flight console.' The preposition 'at' or 'on' is used: 'at the console' or 'on the console.'
2. a dedicated machine that runs video games when linked to a television or monitor
a dedicated machine that runs video games when linked to a television or monitor
Ava saved her money for months to buy the latest game console.
collocation: game console
Élise and her brother argued every evening about whose turn it was on the console.
The new console came with a wireless controller and three games inside the box.
Alessia plugged the console into the television and started the racing game.
- gaming system
slightly more formal and broader; can include components like controllers and headsets
- gaming platform
very broad term that also includes PC and mobile gaming, not just dedicated devices
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'console' alone usually refers to a video game console. Novels and brands often use the fuller phrase 'game console' or 'gaming console.'
常見錯誤
3. a long, narrow table that is usually placed against a wall, often used for holdi
a long, narrow table that is usually placed against a wall, often used for holding decorative objects or a lamp
A narrow wooden console stood against the wall in the hallway.
collocation: narrow console / wooden console
The family kept a framed photo on the console in the dining room.
collocation: on the console
Mei-Ling placed a vase of flowers on the console next to the front door.
The antique console in the library held a collection of old books.
- console table
the full name for this piece of furniture; sometimes refers to a table with legs that rest on the floor rather than being fixed to the wall
用法筆記
Also called a 'console table.' This sense is less common in everyday conversation and appears more often in descriptions of furniture or interior design.
4. a tall cabinet or upright case that holds electronic equipment such as a televis
a tall cabinet or upright case that holds electronic equipment such as a television, radio, stereo system, or musical instrument controls
The old television sat inside a large wooden console in the corner of the room.
collocation: inside a console
The church organ has a large console with three rows of keys and foot pedals.
collocation: organ console
Sirin found an old radio hidden inside an antique console at the market.
The stereo console took up most of the wall in their living room.
- cabinet
broader term; 'console' specifically implies a piece of furniture that houses and displays electronic equipment
用法筆記
This sense is becoming less common as modern electronics are no longer built into large separate cabinets. You will see it mostly in descriptions of vintage equipment or church organs.