munificence
UK/mju:'nifisns/US
GREC2
释义
n.
Great generosity, especially in giving lavish gifts
慷慨大方,丰厚的馈赠
词根拆分
词根派生muni-(拉丁语 munus,"礼物、职责、服务")+ fic(做、给,来自 fac)+ -ence ="赠予礼物"。与 munificent 同源,也与 remunerate 远亲。
词根 mun 还连着 15 个词常用搭配
- 1.royal munificence皇家的慷慨
- 2.show munificence表现慷慨
- 3.great munificence极大的慷慨
例句
- 1.
The library was built thanks to the munificence of a single donor.
这座图书馆得以建成,全靠一位捐助者的慷慨。
- 2.
Guests were overwhelmed by their host's munificence.
宾客们被主人的慷慨大方所打动。