munificence

Definitions

muni- (Latin munus, 'gift, duty, service') + fic (make/do, from fac) + -ence = 'the giving of gifts.' Same munus as in 'munificent' and, distantly, 'remunerate.'

Common Collocations

• 1.royal munificence皇家的慷慨
• 2.show munificence表现慷慨
• 3.great munificence极大的慷慨

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The library was built thanks to the munificence of a single donor.

• 2.

  Guests were overwhelmed by their host's munificence.