英语词汇“alms”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Alms are money, food, or similar items given to the poor as a charitable act. The word isn't used much today, but in movies set in the 1800s or earlier, you'll likely see street beggars shouting, "Alms for the poor!"

The word alms comes from the Greek word eleemosyne, which means "compassion or pity," and is itself from the word eleos, which means "mercy." Related words include almshouse (a poorhouse), almsman (someone who receives charitable alms), and alms chest (a box in a church used for the purpose of collecting money for the poor). None of these words are very common today.

WORD FAMILY

alms

USAGE EXAMPLES

Paige Alms, a surfer from Hawaii, won the competition.

New York Times(Nov 12, 2016)

Paige Alms, a surfer from Hawaii, also had a few humbling wipeouts, but won the competition.

The Guardian(Nov 11, 2016)

“This is really an active adult facility,” said Amanda Alms, general manager of The Summit.

New York Times(Nov 11, 2016)

n money or goods contributed to the poor

Hyper

contribution, donation

act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

单词	alms
释义	alms (once / 1332 pages) n Alms are money, food, or similar items given to the poor as a charitable act. The word isn't used much today, but in movies set in the 1800s or earlier, you'll likely see street beggars shouting, "Alms for the poor!" The word alms comes from the Greek word eleemosyne, which means "compassion or pity," and is itself from the word eleos, which means "mercy." Related words include almshouse (a poorhouse), almsman (someone who receives charitable alms), and alms chest (a box in a church used for the purpose of collecting money for the poor). None of these words are very common today. WORD FAMILY alms USAGE EXAMPLES Paige Alms, a surfer from Hawaii, won the competition. New York Times(Nov 12, 2016) Paige Alms, a surfer from Hawaii, also had a few humbling wipeouts, but won the competition. The Guardian(Nov 11, 2016) “This is really an active adult facility,” said Amanda Alms, general manager of The Summit. New York Times(Nov 11, 2016) n money or goods contributed to the poor Hyper contribution, donation act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
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