c. 1300, "courtesy, noble deeds," from kind (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "kind deeds; kind feelings" is from late 14c. Old English kyndnes meant "nation; produce, an increase."
雙語例句
1. Build her up with kindness and a sympathetic ear.
用友善和富有同情心的傾聽來重拾她的信心。
來自柯林斯例句
2. I was never really happy there, although the people were kindness itself.
我在那里從來沒有真正高興過,雖然那里的人們非常親切。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He is entranced by the kindness of her smile.
他被她和善的微笑迷住了。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Even in jail, my fellow inmates treated me with kindness.