beneficence
n. 慈善, 善行, 赠物 [经] 捐款
发音
UK
/bəˈnɛf.ɪ.səns/
其它
US
/bəˈnɛ.fə.sən(t)s/
词形变化
beneficences
复数
beneficences
别名
beneficience
benificence
释义与例句
n.
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1.
The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else.
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2.
Good or charitable character or behavior.
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3.
A duty or obligation to act in the best interests of another, especially a patient or beneficiary.
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词汇关系
词源
From Middle English beneficence, from Latin beneficentia.
来源:wiktionary