Word · Frequency #33708
benefaction
/ˌbeniˈfækʃən/
noun
慈善捐款；资助
a sum of money or other help given to a person or cause; a charitable donation
- 1.
An act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing.
善行；恩惠。
- 2.
a contribution of money or assistance
金钱或援助的捐赠
- 3.
An act of charity; almsgiving.
慈善行为；施舍。
- 4.
an act intending or showing kindness and good will
意图或表现出善意和好意的行为
善举；恩惠；善行；善行；恩惠。；金钱或援助的捐赠；慈善行为；施舍。；意图或表现出善意和好意的行为
In use
The university received a generous benefaction from an anonymous donor to fund scholarships.
His benefaction to the local library allowed them to expand their children's section.
Many benefactions have been made to the hospital over the years, improving patient care.
make a benefaction to [recipient]
benefaction 常用于正式或慈善语境，可指捐款或善行。
She made a benefaction to the university.
她向该大学提供了一笔捐赠。
receive a benefaction from [donor]
The charity received a substantial benefaction from an anonymous donor.
该慈善机构收到了一位匿名捐赠者的一笔巨额捐赠。
adjective + benefaction
Connections
Synonyms
Confusing words
- benefactor
- 恩人；捐助者 · benefaction指捐赠的行为或财物，benefactor指进行捐赠的人
- beneficiary
- 受益人；受惠者 · benefaction是施惠的行为，beneficiary是接受施惠的人
- beneficence
- 慈善；善行 · benefaction强调具体的捐赠行为或财物，beneficence强调仁慈的品质或广泛的善行
Word family
- benefactor
- 捐助者；恩人 · n.
- beneficent
- 慈善的；仁慈的 · adj.
Learner notes
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