mercy
/ˈmɜːsi/ · /ˈmɝːsi/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4604 in the learning path
怜悯；宽恕
Definitions
n. Kindness shown by choosing not to punish or harm someone.
怜悯；宽恕
Example
The teacher showed mercy and accepted my late homework.
老师宽容地收下了我迟交的作业。
A fair justice system should balance appropriate punishment with mercy towards people who genuinely seek to change.
公平的司法制度应在适当惩罚与宽待真心寻求改变的人之间取得平衡。
Collocations
- show mercy
- beg for mercy
- at the mercy of
- without mercy
Word family
- merciful (adj.)
- merciless (adj.)
- mercifully (adv.)
Synonyms
- compassion
- leniency
Antonyms
- cruelty
Usage tip
at the mercy of意为“任由……摆布”。
FAQ
- What does mercy mean?
- Kindness shown by choosing not to punish or harm someone.
- How is mercy pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɜːsi/, US /ˈmɝːsi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
