munificence

[mju:'nifisəns]
  • n. 慷慨给与;宽宏大量

助记提示


1、muni- + fic- + -ence.
2、literally "present-making, gift-making".
3、=> generous, bountiful.
4、解读:gift or present make for sb.

英文词源


munificence (n.)
early 15c., from Middle French munificence, from Latin munificentia "bountifulness, liberality, generosity," from stem of munificus "generous, bountiful, liberal," literally "present-making," from munus "gift or service, duty, office" (see municipal) + unstressed stem of facere "to do" (see factitious).

双语例句


1. He is kindness and munificence by nature.
他天生既仁慈又宽宏大量。

来自辞典例句

2. He is not only kindness but also munificence.
他天生既仁慈又宽宏大量.

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