Word · Frequency #40526
beneficence
善行；慈善；行善
核心释义
The practice of doing good, e.g. through philanthropy or kind deeds.
- 1.
行善的行为,如慈善行为、善行；或其他有益于他人的行为。
The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else.
- 2.
善良或慈善的品格或行为。
Good or charitable character or behavior.
- 3.
为他人最大利益行事的义务或责任,尤其是对患者或受益人。
A duty or obligation to act in the best interests of another, especially a patient or beneficiary.
仁慈；慈善；善良；行善义务；有利原则；行善的行为,如慈善行为、善行；或其他有益于他人的行为。；善良或慈善的品格或行为。；为他人最大利益行事的义务或责任,尤其是对患者或受益人。
用法In use
The billionaire's beneficence funded the construction of a new hospital in the poor neighborhood.
用法提示：beneficence 作名词，表示慈善行为，此处指捐款资助医院建设。
She was touched by the beneficence of strangers who donated money to help her family after the fire.
用法提示：beneficence 作名词，表示善行、仁慈的行为。
The organization is known for its beneficence, providing free meals and shelter to the homeless every winter.
用法提示：beneficence 作名词，表示慈善、慷慨的举措。
beneficence of noun
N 表示施惠者，常用属格结构。
The beneficence of the donors made the project possible.
捐赠者的善行使该项目成为可能。
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相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- benevolence
- 善意，仁慈 · beneficence侧重实际的善行或捐赠行为，benevolence侧重于善意或仁慈的心肠或倾向
词族Word family
- beneficent
- 仁慈的；行善的 · adj.
- beneficial
- 有益的；有利的 · adj.
- beneficiary
- 受益人；受惠者 · n.
学习提示Learner notes
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