| 单词 | mercy |
| 释义 | noun | interjection mercymercy1 /ˈmɚsi/ ●●○ noun 1[uncountable] kindness, pity, and a willingness to forgive, which you show toward someone that you have power over: The terrorists showed no mercy to the hostages.beg/plead for mercy At his trial he begged for mercy. May God have mercy on their souls.2at the mercy of somebody/something unable to do anything to protect yourself from someone or something: We were lost, and at the mercy of the weather.3leave somebody to somebody’s (tender) mercies often humorous to let someone be dealt with by another person, who may treat him or her very badly or strictly4a mercy flight/mission etc. a trip taken to bring help to people: a mercy mission to help the refugees5throw yourself on the mercy of somebody to beg someone to help you or not to punish you [Origin: 1100–1200 Old French merci, from Latin merces price paid, payment for work] noun | interjection mercymercy2 (also ˌmercy ˈme) interjection old-fashioned used to show strong emotions, especially when you are shocked, surprised, or frightened |
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