Word
benignant
/biˈnignənt/
adjective
有益的；宜人的
核心释义
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
- 1.
性质或影响令人愉快且有益的
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
- 2.
以仁慈和亲切礼貌为特征,尤指国王对臣民
characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
仁慈的；宽厚的；性质或影响令人愉快且有益的；以仁慈和亲切礼貌为特征,尤指国王对臣民；善良的；仁慈的
用法In use
The benignant king listened to his subjects' concerns with great patience.
用法提示：benignant 作形容词，修饰 the king，意为‘仁慈的’。
Her benignant attitude towards animals made her a beloved volunteer at the shelter.
用法提示：benignant 作形容词，修饰 attitude，意为‘和蔼的’。
The doctor assured us that the growth was benignant and required no surgery.
用法提示：benignant 作形容词，修饰 growth，用于医学语境，意为‘良性的’。
be + benignant
常用于医学语境，与malignant相对。
The biopsy showed the cells were benignant.
活检显示细胞是良性的。
benignant + noun
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- benign
- 善良的；良性的 · benignant 较正式，常指王者的仁慈；benign 更常用，既可指性格温和，也常见于医学语境。
- benevolent
- 仁慈的；慈善的 · benignant 强调温和的威严，benevolent 强调乐善好施的品格。
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于描述人或事物，带有褒义，常用于正式或文学语境。
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