
merciful
英 /ˈmɜːsɪfəl/ 美 /ˈmɝːsɪfəl/
- adj. 仁慈的;宽大的Showing kindness by choosing not to punish or hurt someone.
- adj. 带来解脱的Providing welcome relief from suffering or discomfort.
The merciful coach forgave my mistake during practice.
训练时,宽厚的教练原谅了我的失误。
A merciful justice system should offer young offenders opportunities for rehabilitation rather than relying solely on punishment.
仁慈的司法制度应给予年轻违法者改过自新的机会,而不是仅仅依靠惩罚。
搭配
be merciful to someone 对某人仁慈a merciful judge 宽大的法官a merciful release 令人解脱的结束
辨析提示
对某人仁慈用be merciful to someone。
词族
mercy (n.)、mercifully (adv.)、merciless (adj.)、mercilessly (adv.)
近义 compassionate、lenient
反义 merciless、cruel
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