| 单词 | mercy |
| 释义 | mercy n. & int. --n (pl. -ies) 1. compassion or forbearance shown to enemies or offenders in one's power. 2. the quality of compassion. 3. an act of mercy. 4. (attrib.) administered or performed out of mercy or pity for a suffering person (mercy killing). 5. something to be thankful for (small mercies). --int expressing surprise or fear. Phrases and idioms at the mercy of 1. wholly in the power of. 2. liable to danger or harm from. have mercy on (or upon) show mercy to. mercy flight the transporting by air of an injured or sick person from a remote area to a hospital. Etymology: ME f. OF merci f. L merces -edis reward, in LL pity, thanks |
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