在英语中表达同情可以通过多种方式，以下是一些常用的表达方法：

直接表达同情

I have great sympathy for people in affliction.

His wretchedness aroused our sympathy.

Let me convey my deep sympathy to you.

使用委婉语言

I'm sorry to hear that.

My condolences on the loss of your loved one.

That's terrible. I heard about your car accident.

What a pity!

通过身体语言表达同情

She pressed my hand in sympathy.

表达理解和共鸣

I understand your feelings.

It must be tough for you.

提供安慰和支持

I'm here to support you.

If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.

使用同义词

Sympathy n. 同情（心）；同情；（感情上的）支持

Compassion n. 同情

Pity n. 怜悯

总结性表达

Sympathy is common to all human beings.

It moves us to develop the capacity for helping the weak.

根据具体的情境和对象，可以选择合适的表达方式来传达同情。例如，在听到某人的不幸消息时，可以使用“I'm sorry to hear that.”或“My condolences on the loss of your loved one.”来表达同情和哀悼。在直接面对某人时，可以握手或直接说“I understand your feelings.”来表示理解和共鸣。