c. 1600, from Late Latin philanthropia, from Greek philanthropia "kindliness, humanity, benevolence, love to mankind" (from gods, men, or things), from philanthropos (adj.) "loving mankind, useful to man," from phil- "loving" (see philo-) + anthropos "mankind" (see anthropo-). Originally in English in the Late Latin form; modern spelling attested from 1620s.
双语例句
1. In Soapy's opinion the Law was more benign than Philanthropy.
在索比眼里,法律比救济更为宽厚.
来自英汉文学 - 欧亨利
2. Mr. Pickwick's countenance glowed with an expression of universal philanthropy.
匹克威克先生脸上闪耀着博爱众生的表情.
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3. Such philanthropy is encouraged by government.
这样的慈善事业得到政府的鼓励.
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4. The Red Cross appeals to philanthropy.
红十字诉诸(求助于)人类的善心.
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5. Any scheme of management which has philanthropy as one of its elements ought to fail.
