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单词 benevolent
释义 benevolent
 —benevolently,  adv.   —benevolentness,  n.  
 /beuh nev"euh leuhnt/,  adj.  
  1. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
  2. desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni.
  3. intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution.
 [1425-75; late ME < L benevolent- (s. of benevolens) kindhearted (bene- BENE- + vol- wish (akin to WILL1) + -ent- -ENT)]
 Syn. 2. good, kind, humane, generous, liberal, benign, philanthropic, altruistic.
 Ant. cruel.
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