merciful

英 [ˈmɜːsɪfl] 美 [ˈmɜːrsɪfl]

adj.  宽大的; 仁慈的; 慈悲的; 还算幸运的,不幸而可取的(因能解决问题或能除痛苦)

高考CET6TOEFLTEM8

BNC.19546 / COCA.17622



牛津词典

adj.

  1. 宽大的;仁慈的;慈悲的
    ready to forgive people and show them kindness
    1. a merciful God
      仁慈的上帝
    2. They asked her to be merciful to the prisoners.
      他们要她对犯人慈悲为怀。
  2. 还算幸运的,不幸而可取的(因能解决问题或能除痛苦)
    seeming to be lucky, especially because it brings an end to sb's problems or suffering
    1. Death came as a merciful release.
      死神的到来算是一种幸运的解脱。

柯林斯词典

  1. ADJ-GRADED 仁慈的;宽厚的
    If you describe God or a person in a position of authority as merciful, you mean that they show kindness and forgiveness to people.
    1. ...a merciful God...
      仁慈的上帝
    2. We can only hope the court is merciful.
      我们唯有寄希望于法庭的宽大处理。
  2. ADJ-GRADED (尤指因结束了某人的痛苦或不适)幸运的,有福气的
    If you describe an event or situation as merciful, you mean that it is a good thing, especially because it stops someone's suffering or discomfort.
    1. We were told when he was taken to hospital that his injuries were so severe death would be merciful...
      他被送到医院时,医生告诉我们他伤势过重,死亡对他算是一种幸运的解脱。
    2. Eventually the session came to a merciful end.
      这次开庭的最终结果令人庆幸。

双语例句

  1. We can only hope the court is merciful.
    我们唯有寄希望于法庭的宽大处理。
  2. We were told when he was taken to hospital that his injuries were so severe death would be merciful
    他被送到医院时,医生告诉我们他伤势过重,死亡对他算是一种幸运的解脱。
  3. Eventually the session came to a merciful end.
    这次开庭的最终结果令人庆幸。
  4. He recalled that the lion had been merciful to him then.
    他想起狮子曾经对他很仁慈。
  5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
    怜恤人的人有福了,因为他们必得怜悯。
  6. These moments provide an intimation of ethical perfection and merciful love.
    这些时刻意味着道德上的完美和仁慈的爱。
  7. They were all merciful to me, and I lived.
    他们对我都很仁慈,我也活下来了。
  8. Then, Shylock must be merciful; he must have mercy on antonio.
    那么,夏洛克一定是宽大为怀的罗,他一定宽恕了安东尼奥了。
  9. It is said that you are a just but merciful man.
    据说你是一个正直仁慈的人的。
  10. I have asked the Lord to forgive me all my sins and I believe he has, because He is merciful.
    我曾问上帝原谅我,我所有的罪孽,我相信他,因为他是慈悲。
  11. I begged him to be merciful.
    我恳求他发发慈悲。
  12. Heavenly Father, thank you for being gracious and merciful to me.
    我们在天上的父,谢谢你对我的怜悯及仁慈。
  13. You tell me what I need to know and I'll be merciful.
    你告诉我,我需要知道我将和仁慈。
  14. If you wish to show your respect for me, you should be a just and merciful ruler.
    如果您希望对我表达敬意,您就应该做一个公正而仁慈的统治者。
  15. Lord be merciful towards me!
    主啊,请你对我怜悯!
  16. If I did I would be more merciful than God, believe me.
    如果我做了,我就会比上帝更仁慈了,相信我。
  17. Merciful God, how fine it is!
    仁慈的上帝,这多么好啊!
  18. Is God good, just and merciful?
    上帝是否善良、公正和慈悲?
  19. Merciful God, I have such need of Your mercy now.
    哦,仁慈的上帝,我现在多么需要你的仁慈。
  20. The merciful Lord ah » Please give me the courage and strength of life!
    仁慈的主啊?请赐给我生活的勇气和力量吧!
  21. He would have killed her, and not in a merciful way.
    他可能无仁慈地杀她。
  22. The merciful king saved him from death.
    仁慈的国王把他从死神手中救了出来。
  23. Sweet loving angel of all things merciful.
    仁慈的爱神终于降临了。
  24. Lord, be merciful to us, we shall be all lost, we shall be all undone.
    主啊!慈悲吧!我们都要完蛋了,我们都要毁了。
  25. How can a merciful God let so many of His children suffer horribly?
    一位仁慈的上帝如何能够忍心看着祂的孩子遭受这样可怕的待遇?
  26. Because he was so wise, he was merciful.
    因为他明智,所以他很仁慈;
  27. The merciful king saved the young officers from death.
    仁慈的国王把两个年青的军官从死神手中救了出来。
  28. But your friends have begged me to be merciful.
    但,你的朋友恳求我仁慈待你。
  29. The Brave are merciful; cowards do not dare to forgive their enemies.
    勇敢者仁慈宽大,胆小鬼不敢饶恕敌人。
  30. Merciful master, your timely, loving words always bring comfort to the souls of numerous sentient beings.
    慈悲的师父啊,您适时的爱语,抚慰了无数众生的心灵!

英英释义

adj

  1. (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious
    1. our merciful king

  2. showing or giving mercy
    1. sought merciful treatment for the captives
    2. a merciful god