compassion
n[U]
~ (for sb) pity for the sufferings of others, making one want to help them 同情; 怜悯
be filled with compassion 充满怜悯
a woman of great compassion 富有同情心的女子
The plight of the refugees arouses our compassion. 难民的困苦引起我们的同情.
Out of (ie Because of) compassion for her terrible suffering they allowed her to stay. 他们因为同情她的悲惨遭遇而准许她居留.
They took compassion on her children and offered them a home. 他们因可怜她的孩子而给他们提供了住处.