largesse
의미: Generosity in bestowing money, gifts, or favours, especially by someone in a position of wealth or power. Also refers to the gifts or money so bestowed.
Largesse often carries a hint of condescension or political calculation — the powerful distributing favours downward. It collocates with 'corporate,' 'government,' 'royal,' and 'public.' In modern journalism, it frequently appears in discussions of charitable donations, political patronage, or foreign aid. The word can be spelled 'largess' but the French-style 'largesse' is more common in British English.
예문
- The university depended heavily on the largesse of its wealthy alumni. 该大学严重依赖富有校友的慷慨捐赠。La universidad dependía en gran medida de la generosidad de sus acaudalados antiguos alumnos.その大学は裕福な卒業生の気前のよい寄付に大きく依存していた。그 대학은 부유한 동문들의 후한 기부에 크게 의존했다.
- Government largesse in the form of subsidies has distorted the housing market. 以补贴形式表现的政府慷慨已扭曲了房地产市场。La largueza del Gobierno en forma de subvenciones ha distorsionado el mercado inmobiliario.補助金という形の政府の大盤振る舞いが住宅市場を歪めてしまった。보조금이라는 형태의 정부의 관대한 지원이 주택 시장을 왜곡해 버렸다.
- The duke's largesse endowed a hospital, a school, and a public park in the town. 公爵的慷慨捐赠为该镇建立了一所医院、一所学校和一座公园。La generosidad del duque dotó a la localidad de un hospital, una escuela y un parque público.公爵の寛大な寄贈により、町に病院、学校、公園が設立された。공작의 관대한 기부로 그 마을에 병원, 학교, 공원이 설립되었다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: political, journalism
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old French largesse (generosity, bounty), from Latin largus (abundant, generous). Entered English in the 13th century, initially describing the scattering of coins at coronations.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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