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generosity

/ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/ · /ˌdʒenəˈrɑːsəti/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5396 in the learning path

慷慨;大方

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Definitions

n. Willingness to give money, time, or help freely.

慷慨;大方

n. Willingness to be kind and forgiving towards others.

宽宏大量

Example

Thanks to your generosity, everyone has a warm coat.

多亏你的慷慨相助,每个人都有了一件暖和的外套。

Community projects often depend on the generosity of residents who contribute both money and valuable practical skills.

社区项目往往依靠居民的慷慨支持,他们既捐款,也贡献宝贵的实用技能。

Collocations

  • show generosity
  • an act of generosity
  • generosity towards others

Word family

  • generous (adj.)
  • generously (adv.)

Synonyms

  • munificence
  • kindness

Antonyms

  • stinginess

Usage tip

通常不可数;一次慷慨之举用an act of generosity。

FAQ

What does generosity mean?
Willingness to give money, time, or help freely. Willingness to be kind and forgiving towards others.
How is generosity pronounced?
UK /ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/, US /ˌdʒenəˈrɑːsəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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