take pity on
因同情而對某人或動物採取善意行動
寫作用途
feel sympathy and respond kindly to someone or an animal
A shopkeeper took pity on the soaked puppy and offered shelter.
一位店主同情那隻淋濕的小狗,並為牠提供避雨處。
寫作技巧
Use on before the person or animal receiving sympathy, then show a concrete response.