用作定语
▲～+n.
His benevolent nature prevented him from refusing any beggar who accosted him.他乐善好施的本性使他不会拒绝走上前向他行乞的任何一个乞丐。
He was a benevolent old man,he wouldn't hurt a fly.他是个仁慈的老人，连一只苍蝇都不愿伤害。
The church women are forming a benevolent society.教会妇女在组织一个慈善协会。
用作表语
▲S+be+～
Our parents taught us to be benevolent.父母教我们慈善为怀。
▲S+be+～+prep.-phrase
It is a big lie that they are benevolent to the poor.他们对穷苦人乐善好施，这真是弥天大谎。
He is always benevolent towards his countryman.他对同乡总是善悲为怀。
