Mercy
01
compassion shown toward someone who could be punished, especially by a person or authority responsible for justice
例子
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
例子
She treated everyone with mercy, even her rivals.
His mercy toward mistakes made him a respected teacher.
03
慈悲, 怜悯
a deep emotional response that inspires one to act with kindness or empathy toward another's misfortune
例子
Mercy stirred in her heart as she watched the child shiver in the cold.
怜悯在她心中涌动，当她看着孩子在寒冷中颤抖时。
He was moved by mercy and offered food to the hungry stranger.
他被怜悯所感动，并向饥饿的陌生人提供了食物。
04
the act of relieving suffering or distress
例子
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
例子
It was a mercy that the storm passed without causing damage.
Finding shelter in time was a mercy during the blizzard.
词汇树
merciful
merciless
mercy
