mid-15c., "wishing to do good, kindly," from Middle French benivolent and directly from Latin benevolentem (nominative benevolens) "wishing (someone) well, benevolent," related to benevolentia "good feeling" (see benevolence). Related: Benevolently.
双语例句
1. They believe that the country needs a benevolent dictator.
他们认为国家需要一位仁爱的独裁者。
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2. The company has proved to be a most benevolent employer.
事实证明，这家公司是非常好的雇主。
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3. Primo de Rivera himself was a benevolent and sincere paternalist.
普里莫·德里韦拉本人是个仁慈而真诚的家长式人物。
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4. The clerk regarded him with benevolent amusement.