名複: mercies
mercy
KK:[ˈmɝsɪ] DJ:[ˈmǝːsi]
n.
- 慈悲，憐憫；仁慈，寬容[U][（+on）]
- 仁慈行為，善行[C][（+for）]
- 【口】幸運，僥倖[S]
- 救濟，救難
片語
at the mercy of
- 受……所支配；任……處置；在……掌握中
have mercy on
- 對……發慈悲
without mercy
- 毫不留情地；殘忍地
辨析
以上來源於：《英漢大辭典》
n.
(pl. mercies)
- compassion or forgiveness shown towards an enemy or person in one's power.
- something to be grateful for.
- [as modifier] (especially of a journey or mission) motivated by compassion.
exclam.
archaic used to express surprise or fear.Phrase
- at the mercy of
completely in the power of.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. merci ‘pity’ or ‘thanks’, from L. merces, merced- ‘reward’, in Christian L. ‘pity, favour, heavenly reward’.
以上來源於：《簡明牛津英語詞典》
收起
查看更多
