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merciful

英 ['mɜːsɪfʊl; -f(ə)l] 美['mɝsɪfl]
  • adj. 仁慈的;慈悲的;宽容的

英英释意


1. showing or giving mercy;
"sought merciful treatment for the captives"
"a merciful god"
2. characterized by mercy, and compassion;
"compassionate toward disadvantaged people"
"kind to animals"
"a humane judge"
3. used conventionally of royalty and high nobility;
"our merciful king"