take pity on
US /teɪk ˈpɪt.i ɑn/
UK /teɪk ˈpɪt.i ɒn/
成語
憐憫, 同情
to feel sympathy for someone and show it by helping them
範例:
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The judge decided to take pity on the young offender and gave him a lighter sentence.
法官決定憐憫這位年輕的罪犯，並判處他較輕的刑罰。
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Please, take pity on me and give me some food.
請可憐可憐我，給我點吃的吧。