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charity

UK //ˈtʃær.ə.ti//US //ˈtʃer.ə.t̬i//

词源

源自拉丁语 'caritas',意为‘爱’或‘仁慈’,后经古法语 'charité' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 慈善行为或组织,指自愿帮助有需要的人或群体,通常通过捐款或志愿服务来实现。

“She donated a large sum of money to charity.”

(她向慈善机构捐了一大笔钱。)

“The charity provides food and shelter for the homeless.”

(这家慈善机构为无家可归者提供食物和住所。)

❶ 宽容或仁慈的态度,尤指对他人的缺点或错误的宽恕。

“She showed great charity towards her friend's mistakes.”

(她对朋友的错误表现出了极大的宽容。)

“We should treat others with charity and understanding.”

(我们应该以宽容和理解对待他人。)

同义词:philanthropy, benevolence, generosity

常见短语

charity begins at home — 谚语,意为仁爱应先从家庭开始,强调应先照顾好自己的家人再去帮助他人。

“He believes charity begins at home, so he always helps his family first.”

(他相信仁爱始于家庭,所以总是先帮助家人。)

charity event — 为筹集资金或提高意识而组织的慈善活动,如拍卖、义卖或募捐活动。

“The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the hospital.”

(年度慈善活动为医院筹集了数千美元。)