take pity on
US /teɪk ˈpɪt.i ɑn/
UK /teɪk ˈpɪt.i ɒn/
成语
怜悯, 同情
to feel sympathy for someone and show it by helping them
示例:
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The judge decided to take pity on the young offender and gave him a lighter sentence.
法官决定怜悯这位年轻的罪犯，并判处他较轻的刑罚。
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Please, take pity on me and give me some food.
请可怜可怜我，给我点吃的吧。