alms

alms

[ɑ:mz]

n.<古>救济金, 救济品
名词alm的复数形式

例句与用法：

They had to beg alms (of others) in order to feed their children.

他们得(向别人)乞求救济来养活孩子。

He gave alms to beggars in the street.

他给街上的乞丐一些施舍。

He thinks it's a shame to beg others for alms.

他认为向他人乞求救济是耻辱。

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n.

1. 施舍(物), 救济(品); 施舍金[M]

give alms to the poor

赈济穷人

alms for the needy

给穷人的救济品

2. 【废】好事, 善举