benevolence

bi'nevәlәns

n. disposition to do good
n. an inclination to do kind or charitable acts
n. an act intending or showing kindness and good will

n. 善意, 慈悲, 善行
[法] 捐助物, 捐款, 仁慈

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benevolence 由词根 bene-（意为“好”）和词缀 -volence（与“意愿”相关）组成，整体意思是“良好的意愿”或“善行”。

例句

1. Her benevolence towards the homeless showed her kind heart.

她对无家可归者的善意表现了她的善良。

2. The charity was founded out of a sense of benevolence and community spirit.

这个慈善机构是出于善意和社区精神而成立的。

3. Many people appreciated his benevolence in helping those in need.

许多人感激他在帮助需要帮助的人时所表现出的善意。