英语词汇“benefaction”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

the generous benefaction from an anonymous donor meant the animal shelter could stay open

Recent Examples on the Web Its grand eighteenth-century buildings were dominated by the huge Codrington Library, named after the West Indian slave owner whose benefaction enriched his old college.

Fara Dabhoiwala, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021 One thing is crystal clear: This industry has been built off the backs of workers who are underpaid, who have to depend on your benefaction.

Corby Kummer, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2020 Major donors to the $4-million-plus project include a royal benefaction from Jordan's King Abdullah II, and $1.3-million gift from Mica Ertegun to the World Monuments Fund in support of the project.

National Geographic, 26 Oct. 2016 Major donors to the $4-million-plus project include a royal benefaction from Jordan's King Abdullah II, and $1.3-million gift from Mica Ertegun to the World Monuments Fund in support of the project.

National Geographic, 26 Oct. 2016

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin benefaction-, benefactio, from Latin bene facere to do good to, from bene + facere to do — more at do

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	benefaction
释义	benefaction noun ben·e·fac·tion ˌbe-nə-ˈfak-shən 1 : the act of benefiting 2 : a benefit conferred especially : a charitable donation Synonyms alms beneficence charity contribution donation philanthropy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the generous benefaction from an anonymous donor meant the animal shelter could stay open Recent Examples on the Web Its grand eighteenth-century buildings were dominated by the huge Codrington Library, named after the West Indian slave owner whose benefaction enriched his old college. Fara Dabhoiwala, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021 One thing is crystal clear: This industry has been built off the backs of workers who are underpaid, who have to depend on your benefaction. Corby Kummer, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2020 Major donors to the $4-million-plus project include a royal benefaction from Jordan's King Abdullah II, and $1.3-million gift from Mica Ertegun to the World Monuments Fund in support of the project. National Geographic, 26 Oct. 2016 Major donors to the $4-million-plus project include a royal benefaction from Jordan's King Abdullah II, and $1.3-million gift from Mica Ertegun to the World Monuments Fund in support of the project. National Geographic, 26 Oct. 2016 Word History Etymology Late Latin benefaction-, benefactio, from Latin bene facere to do good to, from bene + facere to do — more at do First Known Use 1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1 benefaction noun as in contribution a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution the generous benefaction from an anonymous donor meant the animal shelter could stay open Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contribution donation beneficence philanthropy alms charity offering endowment assistance bequest grant legacy subsidy aid tithe benevolence welfare bestowal present relief dole largess largesse presentation handout
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