Charity



GRE 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.仁慈; 施舍
• ［英］ n.仁慈 ( benevolence) ;施舍 ( a voluntary giving of money)
• ［记］ 分割联想: char ( 英国口语""茶"", 中国字音译) +ity, ""请喝茶 -> 施舍 -> 仁慈""

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -ties)

• Etymology: Middle English charite, from Anglo-French charité, from Late Latin caritat-, caritas Christian love, from Latin, dearness, from carus dear; akin to Old Irish carae friend, Sanskrit kāma love
• Date: 13th century
• 1. benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity
• 2.
  • a. generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also aid given to those in need
  • b. an institution engaged in relief of the poor
  • c. public provision for the relief of the needy
• 3.
  • a. a gift for public benevolent purposes
  • b. an institution (as a hospital) founded by such a gift
• 4. lenient judgment of others
• Synonyms: see mercy

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