c. 1300, "courtesy, noble deeds," from kind (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "kind deeds; kind feelings" is from late 14c. Old English kyndnes meant "nation; produce, an increase."
权威例句
1. Build her up with kindness and a sympathetic ear.
用友善和富有同情心的倾听来重拾她的信心。
2. I was never really happy there, although the people were kindness itself.
我在那里从来没有真正高兴过,虽然那里的人们非常亲切。
3. He is entranced by the kindness of her smile.
他被她和善的微笑迷住了。
4. Even in jail, my fellow inmates treated me with kindness.