好词典

charitable

UK //ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl//US //ˈtʃer.ə.t̬ə.bəl//

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。)

同义词:generous, benevolent, kind-hearted, philanthropic, lenient

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。)