magnanimity
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˌmæɡ.nəˈnɪm.ə.ti/ us/ˌmæɡ.nəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
(尤指胜者对败者的)宽宏大量,仁慈
kindness and generosity, especially towards an enemy or someone you have defeated
She is a person of great magnanimity and vision. 她是一个具有伟大气度和远见的人。
They were embarrassed into magnanimity by their all-out victory. 他们因全面胜利而感到尴尬,变得宽宏大量。
See: magnanimous
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- He showed statesmanship, magnanimity, and generosity of spirit.
- We hope the new government will show wisdom and magnanimity.
- Sometimes magnanimity is not only prudent but is also morally elevating.