Wordiyomercy
🇬🇧 UK/'mә:si/🇺🇸 US
IELTSB2
Definitions
n.
Compassionate treatment of someone in one's power; willingness to forgive or show kindness.
仁慈；怜悯；宽恕
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.ask for mercy乞求宽恕
- 2.show mercy表示怜悯
- 3.at mercy任由…摆布
Example Sentences
- 1.
We asked for mercy from the judge, but our plea was rejected.
- 2.
Be merciful and show mercy to those who made mistakes.
- 3.
It was a mercy that nobody was seriously injured in the accident.