1 ADJ-GRADED 仁慈的;宽厚的 If you describe God or a person in a position of authority as merciful, you mean that they show kindness and forgiveness to people. 仁慈的;宽厚的
SYN compassionate, forgiving, sympathetic, kind
2 ADJ-GRADED （尤指因结束了某人的痛苦或不适）幸运的,有福气的 If you describe an event or situation as merciful, you mean that it is a good thing, especially because it stops someone's suffering or discomfort. （尤指因结束了某人的痛苦或不适）幸运的,有福气的
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We were told when he was taken to hospital that his injuries were so severe death would be merciful.
他被送到医院时，医生告诉我们他伤势过重，死亡对他算是一种幸运的解脱。
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Eventually the session came to a merciful end.
这次开庭的最终结果令人庆幸。
SYN welcome, desired, blessed
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