benevolent
Significado: Well-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill and a desire to do good for others.
Benevolent describes people, organisations, or actions motivated by genuine goodwill and generosity. It is often used for authority figures (a benevolent dictator), charitable organisations (benevolent fund), and general kindness. It contrasts directly with 'malevolent.' In British culture, many charitable organisations include 'benevolent' in their names. It collocates with 'dictator,' 'fund,' 'society,' 'smile,' and 'ruler.'
Ejemplos
- The benevolent society was established in 1842 to support retired members of the profession. 该慈善协会成立于1842年,旨在支持退休的从业人员。La sociedad benéfica se fundó en 1842 para apoyar a los miembros jubilados de la profesión.その慈善協会は1842年に、引退した同業者を支援するために設立されました。그 자선 협회는 1842년에 은퇴한 동업자들을 지원하기 위해 설립되었습니다.
- She regarded her elderly neighbour with a benevolent smile and offered to carry his shopping. 她用慈祥的微笑看着年迈的邻居,主动提出帮他拿购物袋。Miró a su anciano vecino con una sonrisa benevolente y se ofreció a llevarle la compra.彼女は年配の隣人に優しい微笑みを向け、買い物を運ぶのを手伝いましょうかと申し出ました。그녀는 나이 든 이웃에게 자애로운 미소를 지으며 장보기를 도와드리겠다고 제안했습니다.
- The concept of a benevolent dictator — one who rules wisely without democratic mandate — remains contentious. 仁慈的独裁者——在没有民主授权的情况下明智治国——这一概念仍然饱受争议。El concepto de un dictador benevolente —que gobierna con sabiduría sin mandato democrático— sigue siendo polémico.民主的な委任なしに賢明に統治する慈悲深い独裁者という概念は、依然として議論の的です。민주적 위임 없이 현명하게 통치하는 자비로운 독재자라는 개념은 여전히 논쟁의 대상입니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, general, professional
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin benevolens (wishing well), from bene (well) and volens, present participle of velle (to wish). Entered English in the late 15th century via Old French.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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