benevolence
UK/bɪ'nev(ə)l(ə)ns/US/bi'nevәlәns/
B2
释义
n.
Kindness, goodwill, and the desire to do good to others
仁慈;善意;行善之心
词根拆分
词根派生bene-(好)+ vol(意愿,来自 velle"希望")+ -ence(状态)="祝愿他人好的状态"。benevolence 字面就是希望别人好。
词根 vol 还连着 50 个词常用搭配
- 1.an act of benevolence善举
- 2.human benevolence人类的善意
- 3.treat with benevolence以仁慈相待
例句
- 1.
The foundation was built on the benevolence of a single wealthy donor.
这家基金会建立在一位富有捐赠者的慷慨善意之上。
- 2.
She treated her employees with genuine benevolence and respect.
她以真诚的仁慈和尊重对待员工。