benevolent
英[bɪ'nev(ə)l(ə)nt]
美[bə'nɛvələnt]
英英释意
- 1. doing or producing good
- 2. intending or showing kindness;
- "a benevolent society"
- 3. having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others;
- "his benevolent smile"
- "a benevolent nature"
- 4. generous in providing aid to others
- 5. generous in assistance to the poor;
- "a benevolent contributor"
- "eleemosynary relief"
- "philanthropic contributions"