c. 1600, from Late Latin philanthropia, from Greek philanthropia "kindliness, humanity, benevolence, love to mankind" (from gods, men, or things), from philanthropos (adj.) "loving mankind, useful to man," from phil- "loving" (see philo-) + anthropos "mankind" (see anthropo-). Originally in English in the Late Latin form; modern spelling attested from 1620s.
雙語例句
1. In Soapy's opinion the Law was more benign than Philanthropy.
在索比眼里,法律比救濟更為寬厚.
來自英漢文學 - 歐亨利
2. Mr. Pickwick's countenance glowed with an expression of universal philanthropy.
匹克威克先生臉上閃耀著博愛眾生的表情.
來自辭典例句
3. Such philanthropy is encouraged by government.
這樣的慈善事業得到政府的鼓勵.
來自辭典例句
4. The Red Cross appeals to philanthropy.
紅十字訴諸(求助于)人類的善心.
來自辭典例句
5. Any scheme of management which has philanthropy as one of its elements ought to fail.