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benign

UK //bɪˈnaɪn//US //bɪˈnaɪn//

词源

源自拉丁语 'benignus',由 'bene'(好)和 'genus'(出生、种类)组成,原意为“出身好的”或“仁慈的”。

adjective

❶ 形容事物或人温和无害的,不会造成伤害或危险。常用于描述性格、气候或医学上的非恶性状况。

“The tumor was found to be benign after further tests.”

(进一步检查后发现肿瘤是良性的。)

“She has a benign smile that puts everyone at ease.”

(她温和的笑容让每个人都感到放松。)

同义词:harmless, gentle, kind, favorable, nonmalignant

常见短语

benign tumor — 医学上指不会扩散或危及生命的肿瘤,与恶性肿瘤相对。

“The doctor confirmed that the lump was a benign tumor and not cancerous.”

(医生确认肿块是良性肿瘤,不是癌症。)

benign neglect — 故意采取不干涉的态度,通常是为了让事物自然发展或避免冲突。

“The government's policy of benign neglect led to the revival of the local economy.”

(政府的不干涉政策促使当地经济复苏。)