1789, from French philanthropique (18c.), from Greek philanthropikos (adj.), from philanthropia "humanity, benevolence, kindliness" (see philanthropy). Related: Philanthropical; philanthropically (1787).
权威例句
1. She's known for her philanthropic work in the community.
她替社会做慈善工作出了名.
2. Some of the best services for the ageing are sponsored by philanthropic organizations.
一些一流老人服务机构是由慈善组织资助的。
3. Later their heirs would establish the largest philanthropic foundations in America.
后来他们的继承人建立起美国最大的慈善基金会.
4. Later their heirs would establish the largest philanthropic foundations.
后来他们的后裔创办了最大的慈善基金会.
5. Their heirs would establish the largest philanthropic fundations in America.