to cry (a person) mercy: to beg for pardon or forgiveness. Hence (in weakened sense) in phrases expressing polite apology, esp. I cry you mercy…
| 单词 | θ178131 |
| 释义 | society > morality > duty or obligation > moral or legal constraint > immunity or exemption from liability > forgiveness > grant forgiveness [verb (intransitive)] > ask forgiveness (3) to cry (a person) mercyc1225 to cry (a person) mercy: to beg for pardon or forgiveness. Hence (in weakened sense) in phrases expressing polite apology, esp. I cry you mercy… beg pardon1604 In beg pardon, beg excuse, beg leave, etc.: beside the strict sense as in 2, the whole expression is often merely a courteous or apologetic mode… beg excuse1734 In beg pardon, beg excuse, beg leave, etc.: beside the strict sense as in 2, the whole expression is often merely a courteous or apologetic mode… |
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