1. kind and generous
仁慈的，慷慨的
He was known as a benevolent ruler who cared for his people.
他以一位關心子民的仁慈統治者而聞名。
The foundation was established through a benevolent donation.
這個基金會是透過一筆慷慨的捐款成立的。
Benevolent Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
benevolent
adjective
快速理解
What does "Benevolent" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Benevolent"?
形容仁慈、善良且樂於助人的特質。
- 1
仁慈善良
EN: showing kindness and a desire to help others
翻譯: 表現出仁慈並渴望幫助他人
- 2
慈善的
EN: organized for good purposes, not for profit
翻譯: 為公益而非營利目的而組織的
- 3
寬厚溫和的
EN: having a kind and tolerant disposition
翻譯: 擁有寬厚、包容的性格
小提醒：「benevolent」強調內在的仁慈本質與行善意圖，而不僅是單次友善的行為。
發音（How to Pronounce "Benevolent" in English）
How to pronounce "Benevolent" in English?"Benevolent" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Benevolent" from YouTube Videos
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“in the community -- Within the free software world- there's been a long-standing tradition of the "benevolent dictator" model.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. intending or showing goodwill
善意的，好意的
She gave me a benevolent smile.
她給了我一個善意的微笑。
His actions were motivated by benevolent intentions.
他的行為是出於善意的動機。
3. serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose
慈善的，非營利的
She works for a benevolent society that helps the elderly.
她在一個幫助老年人的慈善機構工作。
The company has a benevolent fund for employees in need.
該公司設有幫助有需要員工的慈善基金。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Benevolent"?How to make natural sentences with "Benevolent"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be + benevolent | 是仁慈的 | He is known to be a benevolent ruler. (他以仁慈的統治者聞名。) |
| benevolent + noun | 仁慈的... | She gave a benevolent smile. (她露出仁慈的微笑。) |
| benevolent towards/toward + noun/pronoun | 對...仁慈的 | The old king was benevolent towards his subjects. (這位老國王對他的臣民很仁慈。) |
| benevolent intention/purpose | 善意的意圖/目的 | He acted with benevolent intentions. (他的行為出於善意。) |
| benevolent society/organization | 慈善團體/組織 | They donated money to a benevolent society. (他們捐款給一個慈善團體。) |
用法說明
How is "Benevolent" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Benevolent"?
benevolent to + V vs. benevolent in + V-ing
- benevolent to + V 通常用於描述對「特定、一次性」的善舉或幫助的意願或傾向。
- benevolent in + V-ing 則更常描述在「持續、習慣性」的慈善行為或態度中所展現的仁慈。
- 在描述一個人的本質或長期特質時，兩種結構常可互換，但 benevolent in + V-ing 可能更強調行為的過程。
- 當 benevolent 用於修飾一個具體的「行為」或「行動」時，benevolent to + V 是更自然的選擇。 EN: She was benevolent to donate a large sum to the orphanage. 翻譯: 她慷慨地捐了一大筆錢給孤兒院。
EN:He is benevolent in giving advice to young entrepreneurs.
翻譯:他在給予年輕創業者建議時總是充滿善意。
EN:It was benevolent of the king to pardon the prisoners.
翻譯:國王赦免囚犯真是仁慈之舉。
EN:The organization is benevolent in its ongoing support for the community.
翻譯:該組織在持續支持社區方面展現了仁慈。
總結建議
在描述具體、一次性的善行時，使用 benevolent to + V；描述持續、習慣性的善舉時，則 benevolent in + V-ing 更為貼切。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Benevolent" and similar words?How to choose "Benevolent" vs alternatives?
benevolent vs kind
「benevolent」強調仁慈的動機與慷慨的意圖，常指上位者或組織的善意；「kind」則泛指日常的親切與體貼行為。
benevolent vs altruistic
「benevolent」強調仁慈與善意的特質；「altruistic」則專指完全無私、利他的行為動機。
benevolent vs philanthropic
「benevolent」泛指仁慈的意圖；「philanthropic」特指透過金錢或資源捐贈來促進人類福祉，尤其指有組織的慈善活動。
口語用法
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引述
在轉述他人或自己的善行時，常用來緩和語氣，顯得謙虛或客觀。 EN: He said he was just trying to be benevolent and help out. 翻譯: 他說他只是想發發善心、幫個忙而已。
EN:I don't want to sound self-important, but I felt a benevolent impulse to donate.
翻譯:我不想聽起來自以為是，但我當時就是有一股行善的衝動。
語氣強調
與副詞連用，強調善意的程度或性質，常用於對比或澄清意圖。 EN: She has a genuinely benevolent heart, not just for show. 翻譯: 她是真的心地仁慈，不是做做樣子而已。
EN:That was an unexpectedly benevolent gesture from someone so strict.
翻譯:從那麼嚴格的人那裡得到如此善意的舉動，真是出乎意料。
停頓填充
在組織想法或尋找合適詞語時，用作短暫的填充語，通常帶有自嘲或略顯正式的幽默感。 EN: Well, in a moment of... benevolent... foolishness, I offered to do all the work. 翻譯: 唉，就在那一瞬間…出於某種仁慈的…愚蠢，我提出把所有工作都包了。
EN:Let's call it a... benevolent... interpretation of the rules, shall we?
翻譯:我們就把它稱為對規則的一種…善意的…解讀，好吧？
注意：在正式書寫（如學術論文、商業報告）中，應避免將「benevolent」用於上述口語的停頓或非正式引述情境，以保持文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
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benevolent dictator
adjective + noun
仁慈的獨裁者（指擁有絕對權力但以仁慈方式統治的領導者）
benevolent society
adjective + noun
慈善團體；互助會
benevolent intentions
adjective + noun
善意的意圖；仁慈的動機
benevolent smile
adjective + noun
慈祥的微笑；和善的笑容
benevolent spirit
adjective + noun
仁慈的神靈；善良的靈魂
benevolent fund
adjective + noun
慈善基金；救濟基金
benevolent ruler
adjective + noun
仁慈的統治者
benevolent gesture
adjective + noun
善意的舉動；仁慈的表示
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Benevolent"?Which "Benevolent" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He showed a lot of benevolents to the poor.
✓He showed a lot of benevolence to the poor.
'Benevolent' is an adjective. The noun form is 'benevolence'. Do not add 's' to make it plural or use it as a noun.
×He is a benelovent leader.
✓He is a benevolent leader.
The correct spelling is 'benevolent'. A common error is mixing up the 'o' and 'l' in the middle of the word.
×She was benevolent for her employees.
✓She was benevolent towards her employees.
The typical preposition used with 'benevolent' to indicate the recipient of kindness is 'towards' (or 'to'), not 'for'.
×He is a benevolent person. (when meaning simply 'nice' or 'friendly')
✓He is a kind/nice person.
'Benevolent' implies a formal, often powerful or charitable, disposition to do good. It is stronger and less common than 'kind'. Overusing it for simple everyday kindness sounds unnatural.
×He smiled benevolent.
✓He smiled benevolently.
'Benevolent' is an adjective and must modify a noun. To modify a verb (like 'smiled'), you must use the adverb form 'benevolently'.
詞形變化
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