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benevolence

UK //bɪˈnev.əl.əns//US //bəˈnev.ə.ləns//

词源

源自拉丁语 'benevolentia',由 'bene'(好)和 'volens'(意愿)组成,意为'善意'或'仁慈'。

noun

❶ 指善良、仁慈的品质或行为,表现为对他人无私的关心和帮助,常带有慷慨和宽容的特质。

“Her benevolence towards the poor was well-known in the community.”

(她对穷人的仁慈在社区中广为人知。)

“The king ruled with benevolence, earning the love of his people.”

(国王以仁慈统治,赢得了人民的爱戴。)

同义词:kindness, generosity, charity

常见短语

act of benevolence — 指一种出于善意的行为或举动,通常是无私的帮助或慷慨的施予。

“Donating to the orphanage was an act of benevolence that touched many hearts.”

(向孤儿院捐款是一种感动了许多人的善举。)