take pity on
US /teɪk ˈpɪt.i ɑn/
UK /teɪk ˈpɪt.i ɒn/
慣用句
同情する, 哀れむ
to feel sympathy for someone and show it by helping them
例:
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The judge decided to take pity on the young offender and gave him a lighter sentence.
裁判官は若い犯罪者に同情し、軽い判決を下した。
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Please, take pity on me and give me some food.
どうか、私に同情して食べ物をください。