
charitable
词源
源自中古英语 'charitable',借自古法语 'charitable',最终源于拉丁语 'caritare'(意为'珍爱'),与 'caritas'(慈善、仁爱)相关。
adjective
❶ 形容人或组织慷慨捐助、乐于助人的特质,通常与慈善行为或善心相关。
“She is known for her charitable work in the local community.”
(她以在当地社区的慈善工作而闻名。)
“The company made a charitable donation to the hospital.”
(公司向医院捐赠了一笔善款。)
❶ 形容对他人行为或动机的宽容理解,倾向于给予善意的解释而非批评。
“She took a charitable view of his mistakes and forgave him.”
(她对他的错误持宽容态度,并原谅了他。)
“A charitable interpretation of his actions would say he meant well.”
(对他的行为作善意的解释,可以说他的出发点是好的。)
常见短语
charitable organization — 指专门从事慈善活动的非营利组织,致力于帮助社会弱势群体或推动公益事业。
“She volunteers at a charitable organization that helps the elderly.”
(她在一家帮助老年人的慈善组织做志愿者。)
charitable trust — 一种法律实体,通过信托形式管理资金或财产,专门用于慈善目的。
“The artist left his estate to a charitable trust supporting young musicians.”
(这位艺术家将遗产留给了一个支持年轻音乐家的慈善信托。)