n.

1. 慈悲，怜悯；仁慈，宽容[U][（+on）]
   The commander showed mercy to the prisoners of war.

   司令官对战俘十分怜悯。

2. 仁慈行为，善行[C][（+for）]
3. 【口】幸运，侥幸[S]
   It was a mercy that the whole family survived the earthquake.

   这次地震中一家人都幸免于难，真是不幸中之大幸。

4. 救济，救难
   Distributing food among the homeless was an act of mercy.

   发配食物给无家可归的人是救苦救难的行为。

n.

1. compassion or forgiveness shown towards an enemy or person in one's power.
2. something to be grateful for.
3. [as modifier] (especially of a journey or mission) motivated by compassion.

exclam.