권한이 있는 사람이 상대방에게 베푸는 자비나 관용
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
예문:
"The victorious army showed mercy to the captured soldiers."
"He begged for mercy when he was caught stealing."
법적 처벌을 면제하거나 형량을 줄여주는 권한
The power of a judge or official to forgive a crime or reduce a legal penalty.
예문:
"The prisoner submitted a formal petition for executive mercy."
"The judge's mercy allowed the young man to avoid a prison sentence."
고통을 덜어주거나 나쁜 일을 막아주는 다행스러운 일
A fortunate event that provides relief or prevents something unpleasant.
예문:
"It was a mercy that the rain stopped before the roof collapsed."
"The quick arrival of the ambulance was a real mercy for the victim."
놀람이나 공포를 나타낼 때 사용하는 감탄사
An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or alarm.
예문:
"Mercy me! I completely forgot about our meeting."
"Lord have mercy, look at the size of that wave!"