charity/'tʃærɪtɪ/

n.

➊ money, food, etc. given to people who need help, or the act of giving money, food, etc. to these people

➋ an orgnization that helps people in need

n.

➊ [U] 慈善；赈济；施舍（物）：The famous singer raised money for charity. 这位著名的歌手为慈善募资。

◇accept charity 接受施舍

➋ 〖复-ties/-tɪz/〗 [C] 慈善机构：Several charities gave books to the school. 数个慈善机构给这个学校捐赠了图书。