
generosity
/ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/ · /ˌdʒenəˈrɑːsəti/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5396 in the learning path
慷慨;大方
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.