alms
英 [ɑːmz]
美
助记提示
1. alms与almoner、eleemosynary同源。
2. 它是由希腊语eleemosyne逐步简化而来。
3. eleemosyne: ele-emo-syne or ele-em-osyne; from eleemon "compassionate," from eleos "pity, mercy," of unknown origin, perhaps imitative of cries for alms.
4. 谐音“爱募施、俺募施”-------爱募捐、施舍。
双语例句
- 1. Alms were distributed to those in need.
- 救济品被分发给困难人群。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. It was their religious duty to give alms to the poor.
- 施舍穷人是他们的宗教义务.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 3. The Chinese Government never regards aid to other countries as a kind of unilateral alms but as sth. mutual.
- 中国政府从来不把对外援助看作是单方面的恩赐,而认为援助是相互的.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 4. The Moslems must give alms generously and provide for the poor.
- 穆斯林必须慷慨施舍帮助穷人.
来自英汉非文学 - 文明史
- 5. He seldom passed a beggar without offering alms.
- 他在一个要饭的面前,很少不布施一点钱.
来自辞典例句
