Mercy
01
compassion shown toward someone who could be punished, especially by a person or authority responsible for justice
例
The judge showed mercy and reduced the sentence.
The officer granted mercy to the first-time offender.
02
an inclination to show kindness or forgiveness toward others
例
She treated everyone with mercy, even her rivals.
His mercy toward mistakes made him a respected teacher.
03
慈悲, 憐れみ
a deep emotional response that inspires one to act with kindness or empathy toward another's misfortune
例
Mercy stirred in her heart as she watched the child shiver in the cold.
慈悲が彼女の心に湧き起こった、彼女が子供が寒さで震えるのを見ているときに。
He was moved by mercy and offered food to the hungry stranger.
彼は慈悲に動かされ、空腹の見知らぬ人に食べ物を提供した。
04
the act of relieving suffering or distress
例
The volunteers brought mercy to the disaster victims.
The organization provides mercy to the homeless daily.
05
a blessing, favor, or fortunate circumstance for which one feels gratitude
例
It was a mercy that the storm passed without causing damage.
Finding shelter in time was a mercy during the blizzard.
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