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单词 mercy
释义

mercy ​‌

​noun uncountable
UK /ˈmɜː(r)si/
Other entries for this word
mercy killing noun
mercy mission noun
what a mercy phrase
mission of mercy phrase
at the mercy of phrase
have mercy (on someone) phrase
throw yourself on someone’s mercy phrase
mercy mission phrase at mission of mercy
it’s a mercy phrase at what a mercy
Word Forms
singularmercy
pluralmercies
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the act of forgiving someone or not treating them severely, especially someone who you have the authority to punish

    In this state, with hundreds on death row, mercy is a rare commodity.

    show someone mercy (=behave with mercy towards them):

    The courts are expected to show them mercy in these situations.

    beg/plead/pray for mercy:

    She got on her knees and begged for mercy.

    Synonyms and related words
    Friendliness, generosity and kindness
    kindness
    generosity
    hospitality
phrases
at the mercy of
be thankful/grateful for small mercies
have mercy (on someone)
leave someone to the (tender) mercies of
what a mercy
throw yourself on someone’s mercy

mercy ​‌

​noun uncountable
US /ˈmɜrsi/
Other entries for this word
mercy killing noun
mercy mission noun
what a mercy phrase
mission of mercy phrase
at the mercy of phrase
have mercy (on someone) phrase
throw yourself on someone’s mercy phrase
mercy mission phrase at mission of mercy
it’s a mercy phrase at what a mercy
Word Forms
singularmercy
pluralmercies
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the act of forgiving someone or not treating them severely, especially someone who you have the authority to punish

    In this state, with hundreds on death row, mercy is a rare commodity.

    show someone mercy (=behave with mercy toward them):

    The courts are expected to show them mercy in these situations.

    beg/plead/pray for mercy:

    She got on her knees and begged for mercy.

    Synonyms and related words
    Friendliness, generosity and kindness
    kindness
    generosity
    hospitality
phrases
at the mercy of
be thankful/grateful for small mercies
have mercy (on someone)
leave someone to the (tender) mercies of
throw yourself on someone’s mercy
what a mercy
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